Robert H. Taylor

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Robert H. TaylorPassing: March 1, 2023

Service:	No Service
Visitation:	Chastain Funeral Home
	Tuesday, March 7th @ 4:30pm-7:00pm
Cemetery:	No Burial

MITCHELL – Robert H. Taylor, 88, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at U of L Health Louisville Hospital.

Born September 15, 1934, in Carrolton, Kentucky, he was the son of Orvil J. Taylor and Mary Alice (Lawrence) Johnson. He married Nancy Elizabeth Taylor and she preceded him in death in 1985.

Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science. Robert worked in commercial trucking and owned several trucking companies throughout his career. He enjoyed many favorite pastimes including having been a member of pit crews at the Indianapolis 500, automotive racing, riding horses, commercial shark fishing, playing as much golf as he could, traveling, and was an avid reader and collector of books for his library. He was affectionately known by everyone as “Grandpa.” Robert was a member of the American Legion. He was of the Christian faith.

Surviving are his children, Brenda Campbell, Bob Taylor, Gary Taylor, Bruce Taylor, and Tammy Yoder; grandchildren, Shane Taylor, Travis Taylor, James Campbell, Samantha Porter, Sarah Welcomer, Bryce Taylor, and Ashley Yoder; great-grandchildren, Jasmine Campbell, Astrid Porter, Camden Porter and London Porter; and sister, Carol Magdeluium.

His parents; son, Christopher Taylor; grandchildren, Andrew Campbell, Sydney Taylor, and Michael Yoder, preceded him in death.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 7^th from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center. Military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107 at 5:00 pm.

Cremation has been chosen.

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2 Guest Comments

Guest: Tammy Osborne | Paoli indiana

Date: August 28, 2025

My father was truly one of a kind. His education was limited to the 6th grade, at that time he was required to help support his mother and father. He read as many books as possible (Hundreds) and because of this his vocabulary was astonishing. He was able to put himself through college where he graduated with bachelor degree. He ran and owned many companies. He had heart procedures, dialysis for 6yrs kidney transplant at age 76. And not at anytime did my father ever complain about his health. He would say ""just a little more time before I get everything done". He never let anyone or anything stand in the way of what he wanted or needed. He was a positive in positive out kind of man. He will be deeply missed.
Guest: Mark and Teresa Lindley | Orleans, Indiana

Date: March 6, 2023

We send our most heartfelt condolences to Tammy and all of Bob's family. We were blessed to get to know Bob while working together at Hall Bros. He was always so kind. May God grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time.