Francis Marion Taylor Jr.

Services for Francis Marion Taylor, Jr., 93 of Flint, will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 10:30 AM at Stewart Family Funeral Home with Dr. Wayne Stalling and Randy Ralson officiating. Burial will follow at Flint Cemetery in Flint under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Francis passed away on Sunday, July 19 2015. He will always be remembered as a loving Husband, Father, Granddaddy, Uncle and Friend. Francis was born in Jacksonville Texas on March 23, 1922 to Francis Marion Taylor Sr. and Sally Amzone McNew Taylor. His childhood was spent working and making a living to help his family. At the age of 19, Francis met Dollie Bain, the love of his life at a Church gathering and she was impressed with his sensor of humor. They married on June 13, 1942. Francis served in the United States Army Air Corp from 1942 to 1945 during World War II. He spent this time overseas in Italy and France in the 738th Bomb Squad. He was trained in communications, Morse code and as a tail gunner. He was a decorated Sergeant with an EAME Campaign Medal with 8 Bronze Stars, a Distinguished Unit Badge and a Good Conduct Medal. He was proud to have served his country. He began his career in the propane business as a route driver in 1946. He continued this career path and with his entrepreneur spirit he eventually open his own propane business in 1980 in partnership with his son. Francis served the community and his church. He helped organize the Flint Church of the Nazarene in 1954. He served as a Deacon of the Church and the Music Director for many years. He loved to play the guitar and sing. You could always enjoy hearing Francis and his wife, Dollie, every Sunday. The Taylors were a popular duo. They sang gospel music throughout the community. He also was an avid Baseball Fan and helped organize the Smith County Little League Association. He was a natural leader and loved coaching the game. Francis is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers; Hershel Taylor and J.M. Taylor and his sisters; Faye Ivy, Gydon Moore, Thelma Killion and Doris Meeks. He is survived by his loving family including his wife of 73 years, Dollie Bain Taylor; daughter, Dianne Taylor Hibbard, of Flint and son, Jerry Francis Taylor and wife, Darlene Jeane Taylor, of Tyler; grandchildren, Amy Moore, Lisa McClure, Jill Hibbard , Clint Taylor and Brandy Barr; 10 great-grandchildren, 1 great- great- granddaughter, numerous nieces and nephews and his best friend, Clifton Ralson. Pallbearers will be Kevin Tate, Brian Ralson, Bennie Killion, Larry Hibbard, Neil Odham, and Braydon McKeethan. Visitation is scheduled from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway in Tyler. If desired, memorials made be made to Flint Church of the Nazarene, 11019 County Road 174, Flint, Texas 75762 or charity of your choice.

Francis Marion Taylor Jr.

March 23, 1922 - July 19, 2015