Gerald C. Taylor

Gerald C. Taylor departed on June 21, 2024, at the age of 86, under the care of a local hospice facility. Born on January 7, 1938, in Rochester, New York, Gerald made his home in Texarkana, where he lived for 4 years. A proud Marine Corps Veteran, he later became a cowboy, factory worker, and a career baker.

Gerald was preceded in death by his daughters Deborah Renner and Belinda Cantrell, his first wife Sylvia Taylor, his second wife Barbara Taylor, his Grandson Michael Davis, his nine siblings, and his parents Robert Taylor and Inez Taylor.

Gerald loved his family. Among his pastimes was rooting for the Dallas Cowboys football team, a passion he shared with his daughter Theresa. 

He leaves behind his daughter Theresa Davis and son Jerry Taylor both residing in Texarkana, Texas; his other son Daniel Taylor in North Carolina. As well as five grand children and 7 great grand children.

Memorial service will be held July 27 at 1:00pm at Faith Assembly Church on Arkansas Blvd in Texarkana, Arkansas. The family expresses their gratitude to the Christus St. Michael hospital and the Hospice of Texarkana for their compassionate care and support during this time.