William Harvey Taylor, Sr. Obituary (1942 - 2019)

William (Bill) Harvey Taylor, Sr., a lifetime resident of McKinney, Texas, was born on November 5, 1942 in McKinney, Texas to Alvin Wilson and Francis Elizabeth Gibbs Taylor. Bill went to his heavenly home in McKinney, on April 8, 2019, surrounded by his family. Bill attended McKinney schools throughout his young years and was a member of the original Boy Scout Troop 303 at the First United Methodist Church in Mckinney. He graduated from McKinney High School with the class of 1962 where he was active in football, track and basketball. Following graduation he attended University of Texas and Texas A&M to obtain his law enforcement degree. In 1963, Bill married his high school sweetheart, Joan Durham. They actually met in Jr. High School, have been together 63 years, and married 55 years. Bill spent a lifetime in law enforcement beginning with the McKinney Police department from 1963 - 1967. He then worked for the Plano Police department 1967-1968. Bill then began serving the Farmers Branch Police Department earning the ranks of Sergeant and Detective Sergeant until retirement in 1991. Bill continued his law enforcement career with the Collin County Sherriff's Department until 2008 at which time he took his final retirement. Bill liked to hunt, fish, and spend as much time with family, especially grandkids, as possible. He was a life-time member of the First United Methodist Church in McKinney, was an active and influential member of the McKinney and Collin County communities. Bill was known for his kindness and generosity and will be missed by his community. Bill's entire family was everything to him. He was the Rock and Peace keeper of the family. Bill was a man of compassion and love and saw the good in all. Survivors include wife Joan Taylor: daughter Tami Taylor Haynes of McKinney: son William "Billy" Taylor, Jr., of McKinney: brother Robert and wife Judy Taylor of Tulsa, OK: grandchildren, Taylor"Tater Bug" Greene and husband Tony Greene of Fairview, TX, Alison"Ali Gator" Haynes of McKinney: Clara "Butter Bean" Taylor of McKinney: William "Little Man" Taylor, III, of McKinney: great- granddaughter McKenzi "Cookie" of Fairview; and expected soon, great- grandson Rory "Bear" of McKinney. Bill's family also includes family pets Ethel, Sweet Lucy, and Fredrick Hopper; numerous nieces, nephews, and other family. Bill was preceded in death by his parents Alvin and Francis Taylor, brother E.L. "Tinker" Taylor and multiple family pets he so dearly loved. Bill's life will be celebrated April 19, 2019 at 2:00pm at the First United Methodist Church McKinney, TX. A reception will be held following the committal service at Bry and Jenny Taylor's 1933 Penbroke Lane, McKinney, TX 75070. The Taylor family wishes to thank their many friends for their love and support during this difficult time.