Richard "Dick" S. Taylor
January 26, 1939 - August 29, 2019
Richard S. “Dick” Taylor, 80, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at his home in Joplin. Dick was born January 26, 1939 in Carthage, MO to Paul and Edna “Page” Taylor. He was raised in the Jasper Missouri Area and attended schools there. Dick worked in refrigeration for Joe Harding for 33 years, retiring as a service manager. He enjoyed fishing and retired to the Stockton Lake Area. He enjoyed his grandkids very much. Dick was united in marriage to Flora “Fern” Stuckey September 4, 1960 in Jasper, MO; she survives. Dick is also survived by two sons, Wes Taylor and wife Gina of Joplin, Brad Taylor and wife Georgia of Joplin; six grandchildren, Jeremy Taylor, Jessica Maynard (Dalton), Jake Taylor, Zachary Taylor (Tawnee), Priscilla Simon (Logan), Valerie Keyser (Chase); and nine great grandchildren. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Alford Taylor, and one great grandchild. Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Ulmer Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 30, 2019 at Ulmer Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Regional Hospice in care of Ulmer Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.
Richard S. “Dick” Taylor, 80, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at his home in Joplin. Dick was born January 26, 1939 in Carthage, MO to Paul and Edna “Page” Taylor. He was raised in the Jasper Missouri Area and attended... View Obituary & Service Information