John Leroy Taylor

John Leroy Taylor

John Leroy Taylor, 80, Fort Scott, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 at Guest Home Estates in Fort Scott following a lengthy illness. John was born on Nov. 27, 1943 in Fort Scott, Kan., to John and Bertha (White) Taylor. 

John was raised in Fulton, Kan., and attended Fulton High School. He then entered the U.S. Navy and later served in the U.S. Coast Guard. John lived and worked in Montana for a number of years and Amarillo, Texas, for many years before coming back to Fort Scott in 1984. He has lived in Fort Scott ever since. John was an avid Kansas City Chiefs. He enjoyed boxing and classical music.

John is survived by his son, J.R. Taylor, Richards, Mo.; daughter, Brenda Pettit, Fort Scott, Kan.; grandchildren, Paige Nelson (T.J), Bates City, Mo., Shelby Pettit, Greenfield, Mo., Sidney Pettit, Nevada, Mo., Joseph Reynolds, Pomona, Mo., and Taylor Foulk (Matt), Fort Scott, Kan.; great-grandchildren, Naithan Johnson, Kaiden Nelson, and Charlie Foulk; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Stephanie Beerbower; granddaughter, Chelsea Hood; five sisters and one brother.

A private family celebration of life is planned at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, Mo.