Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Barry Dean Taylor, 60, passed away Monday, Sept. 2, 2024 in Fort Worth. He was born Nov. 18,1963 to Gordon Taylor and Juanita (Hemphill) Smith in Dallas.
Visitation was held at Alexander's Midway Chapel Friday, Sept. 6.
Barry grew up in Saginaw and attended Boswell High School with the class of 1981. He became a master plumber after finishing school and worked in that field for more than 30 years. He had a strong sense of spirituality. Barry loved guns and going to the shooting range. He also enjoyed a good Margarita. He was a kind and loving man who loved spending time with his family. He was considered the pillar of his family.
Barry’s father preceded him in death.
Barry is survived by his children, Trisha Hughes and husband Cameron, Rebecca Taylor, Barry Dean Taylor Jr., Chelsea Gilley, Britny Drake and husband Coby and Bailey Reynolds; mother, Juanita Smith; sister, Rebeckah Stephens and husband Terry; his other half, Jackie Gilley; grandchildren, Chanlea, Cora, Camella, Bella, Gunnar, Kayden Dean, Shaun, Kayden, Shane, and Braxton along with numerous nieces nephews and extended family. Barry will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
