John Cleveland Taylor

Posted on July 17, 2019

Mr. John “Jack” Cleveland Taylor, 78, passed away July 13, 2019, at his home in Perry. Jack was born July 7, 1941, in Perry to Roy C. Taylor and Hazel Ann Sparrow Taylor.

Jack was of the Baptist Faith, an avid golfer, die-hard Florida State fan, and the voice of the Taylor County Bulldogs football team for many years.  He was a member of the Perry Elks Club for more than 54 years and a member of the Perry Golf and Country Club.

Jack was preceded in death by: his parents, Roy C. and Hazel Taylor; a sister, Anne Lawson; and two brothers, Gene and Joe Taylor.

He is survived by: his wife of 20 years, Mrs. Jane Taylor; his children, Vicki Taylor, Tammy Taylor, Shawn Lollis and Tasha Towles; his grandchildren, Hillari O’Quinn, Wyatt and Ella Towles, Ashlyn Roberts and Blade Lollis; and one great-grandson, Riley O’Quinn, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Wednesday, July 17, at 5 p.m. at the Perry Golf and Country Club with Bro. Justin Webb officiating.  All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Taylor County High School golf team.