Harold Wayne Taylor was born August 26, 1938, in Midland, Texas. He died on October 18, 2026 after a lengthy struggle with the debilitating effects of Dementia. Harold had been under the gracious care of Legacy Ranch for the past three years. He was also cared for by Angel’s Care and Heart to Heart Hospice. The family will forever be grateful for the outstanding care provided by these agencies.
Harold was born to AB and Irene Taylor. He was the second of seven children. He married Mary Lorene Akers in 1961. They celebrated 65 years of marriage in September. Together they had three children, Tony, Pamala and Kevin. They have 6 grandchildren: Keaton (Elizabeth), Carly (Scott), Blake (Abigail), Karl (Payton), Kaityln and Karson as well as 7 great grandchildren: Norah, Tatum, Margot, Oliver, Lainey, Sam and soon-to-be Baby Brickey. He was affectionately known as Papaw and truly enjoyed spending time with the children. Unfortunately, dementia robbed him of knowing the great grandkids.
Harold served in the US Navy for 4 years. He worked for Tuboscope for 42 yrs, retiring in 2004.
Above all, Harold was a faithful believer in Jesus Christ. Jesus’ new creation and life and has now been realized for Harold as he awaits the resurrected body in which all is made whole again.
He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Betty, Edwin and Sharon, and son Kevin. He is survived by his wife Mary, Tony (Connie), Pamala (Jonathan) and daughter-in-law Nelfa and their families; siblings Patricia Todd, Vicki Turner and Ricky Taylor.
A private service will be held for the family on Thursday.
The family is being cared for by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.
