SUNRISE: JUNE 26, 1931
SUNSET: DECEMBER 2, 2023
Herbert Ulysses Taylor, Sr. Passed in peace on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the age of 92. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Culberson Taylor and Lucinda Wilson Taylor. Dad was married to his Loving wife, Mary Louise to this union five children were born. (Daughter) Linda, (Eldest Sister) Eldoris (James-Deceased), (Brother) Robert (Emma-Deceased) (Twin Brothers) LeRoy (Ruby-Deceased), and Jeffie Lee (Fannie-Deceased).
Herbert was a graduate of Stanton Elementary and High School. He grew up in Whitehouse, Tx with his loving parents and family. Dad was later drafted to the United States Army where he served in the Korean War, and he was later Honorably Discharged. Dad worked in the Oil Fields in East Texas. He then worked for the City of Tyler where he later retired.
Herbert loved his family, and they loved him. He is survived by his Children, Thomas Lee, Michael U. Taylor, Kathy L. Taylor-Miller (Brian), Karen R. Taylor, Herbert U. Taylor, Jr., Daniel T. Taylor, and Nicole Taylor; Grandchildren, Jeremy (whom dad helped raise), Taylor, Danielle, and Kayla; Great-grandsons, Sebastian, Jeremy and Dekaylon; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members.
He is survived by his sisters and brothers, Georgia Mae (John Lewis), Daniel Culberson (Linda-Deceased), Earnest Ray (Faye), Hazel Ruth (James McClendon-Deceased), Jessie George (Willie Mae-Deceased), Twins-Johnnie B (Joe-Deceased), Lincoln Lee (Jeanette), and Sylvia Joyce (Fred-Deceased).
Serving as pallbearers are Gerald D. Taylor, Frederick Potier, Jason Lewis, Christ Taylor, Rashad Stewart, Jamaal Latham, Quarl W. Taylor, Jessie G. Taylor, Jr., and Johnny Taylor; serving as honorary pallbearers are Daniel Culberson Taylor, Sr., Earnest Ray Taylor, Jeremy Daniel Taylor, Jessie George Taylor, Sr., Lincoln Lee Taylor, Michael Ulysses Taylor, Herbert U. Taylor and Daniel T. Taylor.
Acknowledgements
The support of our family and friends has meant more than words can convey. We are comforted in knowing that so many people have prayed with and for our father. Our family extends a very heartfelt thank you to the numerous family members, extended family and friends for your thoughts, prayers, comforting words, and presence.
Special Acknowledgements
Thank you, Brother Robinson and the Church of Christ congregation for your support and prayers. We are also sending our warmest thanks to Mary, Ashley, Craday who were dad’s Nurses. They were patient and loving to Dad during his stay at the Watkins-Logan Veterans Home. The staff was phenomenal in caring for dad during his residence during the past several months. A special thanks to our cousins Michelle Alexander and Gerald Taylor. Who provided support at the home and video-taped the Military Ceremony at the Veterans home. The ceremony was very special. Thanks to all military veterans who live at the home.
Please continue to keep us in your prayers.
Blessings, on behalf of the Taylor Family!
