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Anthony Richard Taylor

03/07/1960 - 05/21/2019

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Obituary For Anthony Richard Taylor

Anthony (Tony) Taylor was born to Ray and Emily Taylor on March 7, 1960 in Sherman Texas. Tony passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Wylie on May 21, 2019. He graduated from Sherman High School and went on to Paris Junior College on a baseball scholarship and then to Centenary College in Louisiana. Tony worked for Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company for 37 years as Regional Director.

Tony had many friends and anyone who met him loved him. He had a quick-witted sense of humor and a friend to all. If you needed anything, he would be the first at your doorstep to help He was a forced dog lover, an avid runner preparing for his first marathon, a Texas Rangers fanatic and hated the Dallas Cowboys.

A celebration of Tony’s Life will be held on Friday, May 24, 2019, at 10:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sherman, Texas. Pastor Craig Sturm will officiate. Interment will follow at West Hill Cemetery in Sherman. The family will greet friends on Thursday, May 23, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Dannel Funeral Home.

Tony is survived by his wife of 28 years, Rebecca of Wylie, Dogs Maris and Colby, Godchildren Johnny (Nicole), Addison and Caleb Eoff of Sulphur Springs, Sister Dixie Eoff (Mike) of Sherman, Sister Rosemary Capps of Sherman, Brother Jim Taylor of Richardson, Brother-in-law James Williams of Phoenix AZ, Niece Emily Williams of Boyd TX and many other nephews and nieces.

Proceeded in death by his parents and Brother Johnny Taylor.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Sachse Animal Shelter or a charity of your choice.

You may sign the online guestbook at www.Dannelfuneralhome.com.

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  • 05/24/2019

    stefanie Howard

    My condolences to the family. May God be with you in your time of sorrow. He was a great guy, always thought a lot of his warm personality and kidding around. He was great at his job well liked and well respected...I will surely miss him at inventory time....RIP SMILEY!!!!

  • 05/24/2019

    David Angelo

    Tony was a neighbor of ours. 8 years ago, when we were considering purchasing in the neighborhood, we drove by his house, saw him out front and stopped to ask him a question. He invited us into his home and gave us a complete rundown of his experience with the builder. He had a reputation of helping neighbors such as when we had a severe hailstorm and was very visible in the neighborhood.

  • 05/23/2019

    Vivian Alvarado

    Our deepest Condolences to your family Mr. Taylor. May you rest in Eternal Peace. Your family @ Foxworth Galbraith Lumber in El Paso, Texas.

  • 05/23/2019

    NANCY FELICIANO

    I am new to FOXWORTH GALBRAITH AND I REMEMBER ALL THESE GENTLEMENS STANDING BY MY FRONT COUNTER ,AS A NEW EMPLOYEE I DID NOT DARE LOOK AT THEM.BUT THE FIRST ONE TO WELCOME ME AND MADE FEEL AT EASE WAS MR TAYLOR.HIS SMILE JUST GAVE ME THE ENCOURAGEMENT TO SEE I WAS GOING TO BE OK .WE SPOKE ABOUT SPRUCE AND OTHER THINGS BUT JUST MR. TAYLOR MAKING ME FEEL WELCOME WAS THE GREATEST FEELING EVER. HE SURELY LEFT A GREAT IMPRESSION IN MY LIFE.THANK YOU

  • 05/22/2019

    Jimmy Gabriel

    Tony and I were good friends back at Sherman High. Tony one of good guys I really enjoyed our friendship. One good basketball and baseball player. Tony, you will truly be missed. Jimmy (Mills) Gabriel

  • 05/22/2019

    Rebecca Taylor

    Life will never be the same! So many memories 28 years of memories you are my best friend ! You put up with a lot with me and my family you are a genuine giving person. I am not sure why you where taking from us maybe to watch over our parents and our dogs that we have loved and lost. We had so many dreams and things we wanted to do and for the one time I saw you so happy, eager and just ready to show us Runner's what you had.. You lived and breathed this race coming up and so many of us where so exited to watch you shine. I am glad I got to run your longest run with you and we joked and talked about our trips coming up and what was for dinner! You took me to all the crazy places to chase bears , a million country concerts and every place I wanted to go .. YOU took care of this crazy family and loved all the dogs I piled on you !

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