Brian Taylor

With hearts full of gratitude for a life devoted to faith and family, we announce the passing of Brian Keith Taylor, 55, on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Brian was known as son, brother, husband, Dad, and Papa. He was a steadfast follower of Christ and the cornerstone of his family. 

Born on October 4, 1969, in Springfield, Missouri, to Gene Taylor and Phyllis Hall (Taylor), he was raised in Aldrich, Missouri, next to Taylor Bridge. A proud graduate of Marion C. Early, Brian carried his strong work ethic into a 37-year career in welding. Yet his truest passion was on the family farm, where he faithfully stewarded God’s creation and found deep fulfillment in working the land.

Brian’s life was defined by his enduring devotion to his faith and his family. He married his beloved Sonya Kay Taylor, and together they raised five children: Tiffany Kay Corum and her husband, Tanner, of Aldrich; Keith Elliott Taylor and Hannah Taylor of Aldrich; Micheal Gene Taylor and his wife, Rachel ,of Aldrich; Bryant Levi Taylor and his wife, Grace, of West Monroe; and Lauren Elizabeth Taylor of Aldrich. His love extended to his 11 grandchildren—Clay Brian Corum, Quinley Kay Corum, Jefferson Elias Corum, Jackson Wyatt Corum, Halli Elizabeth Taylor, Bristol Rose Taylor, Colt Micheal Taylor, Averie Jean Taylor, Weston Scott Taylor, Levi Elizabeth Taylor, and Knox B. Crawford Taylor—each of whom he cherished as a blessing from the Lord.

Guided by Psalm 127:3–5, Brian lived out the truth that “children are a heritage from the Lord, like arrows in the hand of a warrior.” He saw his family as his quiver—full and blessed—and he poured his life into being a faithful provider and protector. 

His faith, rooted in Joshua 24:15—“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord”—was not just a motto but a way of life. He turned to Scripture not only for comfort but for clarity, using its timeless wisdom as a compass to guide his steps and shape the lives of his children.

Brian is survived by his wife, Sonya Kay Taylor; his children, Tiffany, Keith Elliott, Micheal, Bryant, and Lauren; his grandchildren; his mother, Phyllis Hall (Taylor); and his sister, Natalie Gilmore (Taylor). He is also remembered by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Gene Taylor, and his grandparents, Keith and Ruth Taylor, and Clyde and Ruth Ross.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Marion C. Early Elementary Ag Department.

Visitation was from 1 p.m. until service time, Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Eudora Baptist Church. 

Funeral services began at 2 p.m., at the church, with burial following at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Wilson-Griffin Funeral Homes.