Michael Richard Taylor

Michael Richard Taylor, 80 years of age of Las Vegas, NV, passed away on November 25, 2022. Celebration of Life to yet be determined. Michael was born to Roy and Ola Taylor in Long Beach, California on November 1, 1942. He went to high school at Narbonne and graduated in June 1960. In October of 1960 he joined the Navy and was Honorably discharged in October 1960. After returning home from the Navy, he proceeded to join the LAPD in 1964 where he retired from in 1989. He attended college and received a Contractor’s license.

Michael is survived by his loving wife, Norma Jean; a daughter, Tracy and her husband Kirk Smith; and 5 stepsons, Russell Jr, Michael, David, Joey and Scott all of Minnesota; a sister, Pam of Hemit, California; and he has 6 grandchildren Taylor of California, Shane of South Carolina, Tiffanie, Tyler, Emily from Minnesota and Korbyn of Las Vegas.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister Carol.

Michael love to travel, he traveled from coast to coast and anywhere else he could. He love the ocean and the beach. He traveled there as many times as possible to watch the beautiful sunsets. He also enjoyed gardening puttering in the garage making items for the yard and spending time with family and friends. He would help anyone who needed a boost.

Michael will be greatly missed by his family and friends and neighbors.

May he rest in peace in his new home in Heaven.

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