Johnny Chapman Taylor's Obituary
Johnny Chapman Taylor, 82, beloved husband, father and PawPaw, fulfilled his lifelong ambition of meeting his savior face to face on March 20 at 2:22 a.m.
Johnny was a lover of black coffee, family and Jesus
(maybe not in that order!) Born on March 28, 1935 in Plant City, FL as the 3rd of 13 children he grew up hunting, fishing, and causing general
mischief until 1956 when he married his wife and co-conspirator, Evelyn.
Together they raised 3 rowdy daughters, 1 son (Bless his heart!) anda whole mess of grandkids, and great grandkids!
Johnny worked on the railroad, and managed the Ventura Ranch, before becoming a farrier and blacksmith. He served
faithfully in church as a soundman, and elder. But his faith was not
confined to the church walls. He shared the gospel everywhere he went. Whether shoeing horses, ministering at a drug rehab, or boating with his family, his talk never contradicted his walk.
Friends are invited to bring a dish and join the family for a memorial cookout to celebrate his life this Saturday at 11 am at the Taylor residence in Oxford. In lieu of flowers, all are invited to go out and love others the way he did.
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