William “Dallas” Taylor, Jr., 65, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away January 9, 2022 after a long illness. He was born on February 27, 1956 to William Dallas Taylor, Sr. and Joyce Ann Taylor (Hunt) in Charleston, WV and lived there until Junior High.
He graduated from Englewood High School in Englewood, Colorado and shortly after, joined the United States Navy, in which he served from 1977 until 1985.
After his military service he worked many years for Arapahoe County, Colorado in road and bridges. Later he worked as an over-the-road trainer in the states of Texas and Missouri.
He was a member of the VFW. He attended the Berean Baptist Church. He enjoyed reading and was always found with a book in his hand. He enjoyed the outdoors and watching the birds and squirrels.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Dallas Taylor, Sr.
He is survived by his mother: Joyce Ann Taylor (Hunt); his sister Vicki Taylor Paasch and husband Garry Paasch; three nephews; and one niece.
There will be a graveside service held on Friday, January 14, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.