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T.D. Taylor

07/14/1961 - 04/26/2021

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Obituary For T.D. Taylor

TD Taylor, 59, of Tom Bean passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021, in Sherman, Texas.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021, from 12:00-2:00 p.m at Dannel Funeral Home in Sherman, Texas. Please join us for a celebration of life following the service at the home of Randy Taylor, 574 Yowell Hill Rd., Tom Bean, TX 75489.

TD was born in Dallas, Texas to Tommy and Lou Taylor on July 14, 1961. He graduated from Tom Bean High School in 1979. His fondest memory from high school was getting to be the Varsity Quarterback for all four years, thus earning the nickname, “Touchdown Taylor.” TD was a long-time on the road driver, a service representative for Magnum in McKinney, and had recently begun working for Techline in Van Alstyne when he was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. TD loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and cherished all of the trips with his riding buddies dearly. TD never knew a stranger.

TD was preceded in death by his father Tommy Taylor, niece Heather Taylor Homes, great-niece Lily Taylor, grandparents Millard and Flora Taylor, and Leslie and Mary Gross.

TD is survived by his fiancé Donna LeFlore of Sherman, son Travis Taylor and wife Phoebe of Oak Point, mother Lou Taylor of Van Alstyne, brother Randy Taylor and wife Kathy of Tom Bean, sister Vicky Highlander and husband Boyd of Tom Bean, nephew Jason Taylor and wife Amanda of Sherman, niece Jessica Little and husband Neil of Farmers Branch, nephew Joshua Highlander of Wells Branch, great-nephew Jaxon Cantu of Sherman, great-niece Katie Wyatt and husband Thomas of Howe, great-nephew, Preston Holmes of Oklahoma, and great-great-nephew Tatum Wyatt of Howe.

In lieu of flowers, you can make a donation to TD’s funeral fund through any Bancorp South branch. Please reference Travis Taylor when making the donation.

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  • 05/03/2021

    Margaret Miller

    I worked with TD at Fisher. He played on our Co-Ed softball team. He was an awesome team player!!! He was always up beat and had such a great attitude! Rest in peace old friend!!! Margaret Miller

  • 05/03/2021

    Robin White

    Condolences to the family , many prayers send during this difficult time

  • 05/02/2021

    Rhonda Childs Woods

    So sorry to hear about TD's passing. I was his Home Ec. Teacher in High School at Tom Bean. He was such a great kid in school and I'm sure he became a great man. I know he will be missed.

  • 05/01/2021

    Scott H

    I just heard about TD's death. I'm so sorry to hear about this and my condolences and prayers go out to his family and close friends. We played football together, we graduated the same year together and I never recall him having a bad attitude or anything mean to say. He was quarterback and I played center several times. We won a few and lost a few, but I always appreciated his leadership and competitiveness on the field. May God bring comfort to those who love him. Scott H.

  • 04/29/2021

    David Hayes

    I will alway have the memories of TD from grsde school all the way through high school. We had so much fun times together. Fly high and we will reunite one day!

  • 04/28/2021

    Lee Ausburne

    TD OL'buddy o'l pal.. I told you several times that if you didn't stop drinking that old Coors Light and start drinking more Lone Star it would get you down. (Just kidding but I bet I did tell you that) It's so hard to say good-bye to such a good friend. I'll carry the all great memories with me that I have had of us working together and kicking around together over the years. Continue to be my friend as you will always find me yours. True friends never say good-bye, they just take an extended leave of absences from each other. A memory last forever and does not die, true friends stay together and never say good-bye. I've always heard they don't serve beer in heaven but don't worry we will have a few for you here. Until that time o'l pal. Lee, Aunt Mary and Champ

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