Jeffery William Taylor

With heavy heart we announce the passing Saturday, August 27, of Jeffery William Taylor (59), Father, Uncle, Cousin, Friend, Everybody's Favorite. He was surrounded by the love of his family. The bacon eater, "goodie box" curator, the grand story-teller, the camping champion, the chair hauler, the bike rider, the one with the most campfire toys and always with the most stories. He was a laid back, slow talking, hardworking man. He was strong, good, helpful and funny. He was the baby brother. He was a grandson herder and a granddaughter lover. Jeffery was born July 16, 1957. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, (James) and a sister, (Josephine). Jeffery is survived by his son, Jason and his wife, Claire of London, England, daughter, Summer Newman of Bella Vista, Ark., grandsons, Michael and Branson Newman, and granddaughters, Judy and Josie Taylor, brother, Jerry and his wife Jane of Oklahoma City, sisters, Jean Daley of Oklahoma City, Neomia Jan Carrillo of Mukilteo, WA, Janice Manning and her husband, Art, of Westminster, Calif. and Julia and her husband, Tal of Bella Vista, Ark. and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Like the huge shade tree, our family gathers under during our reunion—he is gone. God in his infinite wisdom kept him from suffering from a long arduous battle with his recently diagnosed cancer. He told some of his fear, "If I have to die, I don't want to linger and waste away." His philosophy was always, "Let's get the job done." A Memorial Service for our beloved Jeffery will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at St. Theodore's Episcopal Church, 1001 Kingsland Rd., Bella Vista, Ark. at 11 a.m. Online condolences can be made at Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory at www.funeralmation.com. Jeff loved his family and friends. Jeff loved mankind. So smile, go fishing, camp, ride a bike, eat bacon, tell a joke. Be like Jeff.