Vernon Eugene Taylor, Sr.

Vernon Eugene Taylor, Sr., 94, of Middlesboro, KY passed away on October 12, 2022. Vernon was born on September 15, 1928 to parents Lloyd Taylor and Ethen Green in Calloway, KY. Vernon was a devoted family man, an excellent card player, a traveler who loved the open road and a dedicated public servant to the people of Bell County.

After attending Bell High, Vernon went on to serve in the United States Navy. He later went to Michigan where he built several businesses, served as City Road Commissioner and most notably, met and married the love of his life, Donna Taylor, to whom he was married for 66 years. In 1972, Vernon moved with Donna and his children from Michigan back to the mountains he called home. Vernon’s early life in coal communities where his father worked as a miner for over 30 years led him to pursue a life of public service to give back to the hard working community that he always loved. He served as Bell County Sheriff from 1982-1994. He was known for his integrity, dedication and being able to connect with people from all walks of life.

Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Taylor and Ethen Green Taylor; his siblings, Oreda, Robert and Oran Taylor; and his daughter, Theresa Dean.

Vernon leaves behind many family and friends to honor his memory including his wife, Donna Taylor; his children, Vernon (Gloria) Taylor Jr., Tina (Charles “Tyke”) Gordon, Barbara (Chris) Warren; son-in-law, Mike Dean; Grandchildren, Robert Gordon, Jennifer Gordon, Victoria Kenney, Vernon Joshua Taylor, Abbey Turner, Katie Beth Dean, Sheena Gibson, Jeremy Gibson, Dillon Crawford, Jacob Ryan Taylor, Madelyn Warren and Meredith Warren. Great-grandchildren, Sophie Gordon, Roman Gibson, Raylan Gibson, Kennedy Gibson and Violet Kenney.

There will be a private family visitation and graveside service on October 14, 2022.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Dr. Thomas Epperson and the kind and compassionate staff of Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility.

Arnett & Steele Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Pineville is honored to serve the Taylor Family.  Light a candle of remembrance and sign the guest register at www.arnettsteele.com.