Bobby Wayne

Taylor, Sr.

Bobby Wayne Taylor, Sr., 80, of Prescott, AR passed away at his home, Saturday, March 10, 2018.

Mr. Taylor was born April 21, 1937 in Prescott to Leland Watson and Lucy Marie White Taylor.

Mr. Taylor was a member of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, an independent contractor, former Nevada County Judge, and cattle r ancher.   He loved being out on the farm with his livestock, loved people, and was a good neighbor.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 52 years Sophie McKelvy Taylor, a brother Ralph Watson Taylor and wife JoAnn, brother in law Freeman McKelvy, nephew Lee Harvey Taylor, and a niece Jana Suzanne Holloman.

Survivors are two sons: Bobby Wayne Taylor, Jr. of Prescott, Randy Kelvy Taylor of Prescott; two daughters: Kathie Marie Smart (Larry) of Rowlett, TX, Corinna Rose Booker of Prescott; brother Harvey "Bud" Taylor (Faye) of Prescott; sister Betty Sue Ridling (Bill) of Texarkana, TX; brother in law Fletcher McKelvy (Donna) of Prescott; sister in law Bonita Whitecotton (Jerry) of Maumelle, AR; grandchildren: Ashley Marie Pigg, John Tyler Smart, Sara Michelle Booker, Shelbi Lea Booker; and a host of friends.

Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Monday, March 12, 2018, at Herndon Fuqua Funeral Home of Prescott.  Funeral service will be 3:00 pm, Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Herndon Fuqua Funeral Home with Bro. James Cox officiating, with interment to follow in Liberty Cemetery, under the direction of Herndon Fuqua Funeral Home of Prescott.