Doyle D. Taylor

August 30, 1935 - May 19, 2020

Doyle Dean Taylor, 84, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. He was born in Cotton Springs, MS, on August 30, 1935, to Milas Lee Taylor and Ida Modena James. He enjoyed watching basketball games on television and working cross word puzzles. He was a faithful member of New Bethel Church of Christ where he led the singing for many years. Funeral services will be 2 o’clock, Friday, May 22, 2020, at Booneville Funeral Home with Bro. Ronnie Livingston officiating Visitation will be from 12o’clock until service time on Friday. Burial will be in the New Bethel Church of Christ Cemetery. Booneville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his soul mate, Geraldine Smith Taylor; son, Billy “Chopper” Taylor and wife, Brenda and Bobby “Beaver” Taylor and wife, Jolene all from Booneville; sisters, Maxine Ward of Memphis, TN, and Mattie Hardwick of New Site, MS; granddaughters, Tiffany Johnson (David) of Marietta, MS; Amber Gilley (Joe) of Booneville, MS; great-grandson, Taylor Johnson of Marietta, MS; Connor Gilley of Booneville, MS; and great-granddaughter, Lexie Johnson of Marietta, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Vernon Taylor, Cleo Taylor, Bela Taylor, and Otis Taylor; granddaughter, Tabitha Nicole Taylor. Pallbearers will be David Johnson, Joe Gilley, Roy Taylor, Richie Taylor, Taylor Johnson, and Conner Gilley. Condolences may be extended to the family at boonevillefuneralhome.net.