Joseph A. Taylor, age 77, of Buffalo, MO, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, October 3, 2011 peacefully in his home. He was born June 20, 1934, in DuBois, PA, to Joseph Sr. and Frances Taylor. He was a member of Second Baptist Church, Springfield, MO and the Griswold/Carson Sunday school class. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Joe never met a stranger; he always enjoyed good conversation with friends and family. He loved coaching his children in sports as they were growing up; and enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in basketball. Joe enjoyed being outdoors working with his cattle and spending time on the farm. He was especially thankful for Joon, Angel, and Bill becoming a part of his and his children’s lives. His greatest joy was caring for and being with the love of his life, Sue.
His parents preceded him in death.
He is survived by his loving wife Sue Taylor, his children, Karen Bargas and husband Bill, Scott Taylor, of Ozark, and Angel Gill, of Springfield, Kellie Groh and husband Joon; and his grandchildren, Nicole, Lauren, Rachel, Ethan, and Emily Bargas.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Greenlawn Funeral Home North, on Friday, October 7, 2011. Burial will be held in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held Thursday from 6 to 8 pm also at Greenlawn North. Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Society. The family would like to thank the Griswold/Carson Sunday school class of Second Baptist Church for their encouragement, prayers, and meals they have provided for the past several months. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO.