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Kenneth Taylor, age 82, of Burnside, Kentucky passed from this life on Friday, September 27, 2024 at his home.
Kenneth was born on June 7, 1942 to the late James H. Taylor and Celeste Patterson Cullen in Whitley City, Kentucky.
He was a member of Mt. Union Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, treasure hunts, road trips and especially the Great Smoky Mountains. He enjoyed daily walks and cherished his family.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, James H. Taylor and Celeste Cullen, brother, Darreal Taylor and sister, Virginia Whitaker. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 60 years, Joyce Taylor, son, Kenneth H. Taylor II of Cincinnati, OH; daughters: Quanda Taylor of NC; Sonia Logan of Science Hill, Ky; Penny Hudson of Burnside, Ky; 12 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from 12-1pm in the Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home with a funeral service to begin at 1pm with Bro. Perry Dobbs officiating. Burial will follow in Barren Forks Cemetery. Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Kenneth Taylor.