Samuel Houston Taylor Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Samuel Houston Taylor of Knoxville, Tennessee, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 7, 2024. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Samuel Taylor and Ellen McMurray Taylor; and his former wife Gerry Guarna Taylor. He is survived by: his wife Linda Anderson Taylor; his children, Samuel Houston Taylor III (Julia), Ellen Taylor Jones (Randy), Melanie Jaynes and Andy Taylor (Kip Hill); his grandchildren, Joshua Monday, Abbey Taylor Charles (Joey Charles), Jessica Jones, Ian Forton, Allison Taylor and Andrew Forton; and his great grandchild Roman Charles.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 10th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel (11915 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934). A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 at 10:30 AM at the St. John Neumann Catholic Church (633 St John Ct, Knoxville, TN 37934). A rosary was held on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 at 11:30 AM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 at the Pleasant Forest Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee via give.utk.edu or a charity of your choice.
