The Good Lord welcomes Kenneth Jerome Taylor, dear father, son, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and son of God into the glorious gates of heaven. Kenneth, 80, of Mabelvale, went home to the Lord on September 24, 2012. He will always be remembered as a beautiful soul, a true Southern gentleman, and a charismatic storyteller. Kenneth, born on November 17, 1931, served his country as a corporal in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War. He served courageously during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, was injured twice, and earned a Purple Heart. He is preceded in death by the love of his life Carol Ann Poorman Taylor, his beloved son Matthew Dean Taylor, Sr., his brother James Wellington Taylor, and his parents Jesse and Donia Taylor. He is survived by his son Steven Dale Taylor, his daughters Kay Ann Jordan and Susan Gail Taylor, his sister Jewel Pauline Gray, his sons-in-law John Gernenz and Larry Jordan, his daughter-in-law Linda Taylor, and eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a host of cousins. Kenneth lived his life as a shining example of kindness, intestinal fortitude, wisdom, and civility. He raised Steve, Matt and Kay with his loving wife Carol, and he raised Susan with the help of his son Matt after Carol left this earth in 1988. Kenneth was always the father who would dry the tears and come to the rescue no matter how far away, the neighbor who would lend a hand, the friend who would say a prayer, and the gentleman who would pay a kind word or gesture forward. He adored riding his Harley, tending to his lawn,
hunting, fishing, and caring for his family's beloved dogs. Though the Taylor family is stricken with grief, they are at peace in the knowledge that Kenneth knows no more pain and is in heaven with the Lord, his wife, his son, his brother, and his parents. Cremation arrangements have been made with Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on October 13, 2012 at 10am at Forest Hills Cemetery on Highway 5. His ashes will be laid to rest next to his wife, and Matt's ashes will be laid to rest with him. To sign Kenneth's guest book, please visit www.dialdudleyfuneralhome.com.