Robert Earl Taylor Sr.'s Obituary
Robert Earl Taylor, Sr., 68, of Canyon, Texas, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Robertson Saints Roost Chapel with Trooper Barker officiating. Burial will follow in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon, Texas.
Viewing will be Tuesday, September 16, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Robert was born in Pampa, Texas, on October 23, 1956, to Euel Dee and Lucy Lee (Morrow) Taylor. He moved to Canyon in 1988 and later married Starlet Dawn Barker on February 26, 1991, in Stinnett.
A skilled HVAC technician, Robert took pride in his work and in helping others. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, reloading ammunition, fishing, and attending gun shows. He also collected coins and especially cherished time with his children and grandchildren—spoiling them every chance he got. Robert adored his nieces and nephews as well. A devoted member of North Beacon Church of the Nazarene in Amarillo, he served in many roles and was always willing to lend a hand.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Robert is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Starlet of Canyon; five sons, Robert Taylor Jr. and wife April of Amarillo, Chris Taylor of Clarendon, Jarrett Taylor of Canyon, Elwin Taylor of Canyon, and Billie Curry of Canyon; one daughter, Shelby Edge and husband Clayton of Amarillo; two brothers, Mark Taylor of Memphis and Martin Torres of Memphis; two sisters, Rosemary Spurgeon of California and Sue Ann Espinoza of Memphis; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Citizens Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 983, Clarendon, TX 79226.
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