Nathaniel Taylor Jr.

March 12, 1937 - May 2, 2019

Nathaniel Taylor Jr., of Bowling Green, Ky., went home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2019. Nathaniel was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, to Eddie B. Allen and Nathaniel Taylor Sr. His mother and father preceded him in death. At an early age, he confessed his life to Jesus Christ. Nathaniel displayed his love for Christ through always offering a helping hand to those in need, and supporting those around him. At an early age, Nathaniel followed his father’s footsteps and enlisted for military service in 1959. After receiving an honorable discharge from the service, Nathaniel relocated to St. Louis, Missouri where he began his 34-year journey of working at General Motors and operated a local store. In 1981 Nathaniel moved to Kentucky with the relocation of General Motors to Bowling Green, Kentucky. On September 7, 1983, Nathaniel Taylor married the love of his life, Minnie Taylor where they served Christ and made a life together in Bowling Green, Kentucky. In addition to maintaining full-time employment as a faithful employee with General Motors serving in a variety of positions, Nathaniel maintained several local business ventures including Taylor’s Lawn and Garden Service. He spent his free-time serving the community and pursuing his many interests and passions, by actively volunteering with Big Brothers & Big Sisters, serving as a trustee and usher at Icy Sink Missionary Baptist Church, and continuing to spread the love of Jesus Christ to all he encountered. He enjoyed cooking for his family and loved ones, watching baseball, maintaining and driving Chevy Corvettes, and serving his church community. He leaves to celebrate his homegoing service his loving and devoted wife, Minnie Taylor; Children, Debra Taylor, Greg Taylor (deceased), Cheryl Taylor (deceased), Sharon Taylor, Terri Taylor, Theresa Taylor, Nathan Hosley, Stephanie Goodman, Stephen Bowen (deceased), Jennifer Cheeks (Terrence), Dr.Ty-Juana Taylor (Domnick), and Van-Neisha Taylor; Sisters, Mildred Taylor, Rosemary Taylor, Sherry Taylor, Vera Taylor, and Josylin Taylor; Brothers, Will Taylor (deceased), Robert Taylor (Beverly), Melvin Taylor, and John Taylor; Grandchildren, Kisha, Jabar, Marshawn, Diamond, Tony, Cameron, Eboni, Maurice, Alana, J.T., Tamika, Greg Jr., and Eli’Jah; Great Grandchildren, Lawrence, Terrell, Lamia, Damica, Kalisa, Matthew, Joshae, Alliyah, Marshawn, Jeremiah, Thomas, Earl, Greg, Gregory, Summer, Delilah, Christian, Kamara, Jaylin, Zechariah, Jasmine and Ashley; Sisters-in-law, Revon Johnson, Matilda Brown, Annie Collins (JT), Mildred Burton, Vanessa Robey (Pastor Dewayne Robey); Brothers-in-law, Leon Brown (Nallie), T.L. Brown Jr. (Jessie), and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. Sincerely, -Your friends at Burnam and Son