YOAKUM: Billy Eugene Taylor, age 88, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025. He was born February 7, 1937 in Yoakum to Louis and Flora Ethel Gee Taylor.
He worked for the railroad for many years and retired from the oil & gas industry. After retiring he and Carolyn moved to Yoakum and he became a full-time rancher. He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and the masonic lodge. He enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters, traveling, feeding the wildlife, hunting and horses.
Survivors: daughter, Shannon Swor (Winston); granddaughters, Taylor Swor and Tara Swor.
Preceded in death by: parents; wife, Carolyn Stevens Taylor; son, Daron Taylor; brother, Bobby Taylor.
Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home.
Funeral service 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 22, 2025 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home with Pastor Rusty Bailey officiating. Burial County Line Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to County Line Cemetery or Holy Cross Lutheran Church.