Waymon Taylor

On the beautiful spring day of March 24, 1947, a baby boy was born to the proud and loving parents, Jimmie Lee Taylor, Sr. and Bertha Lou (Mitchell) Taylor, in Lexington, Lee County, Texas. With great joy, they named him Waymon Taylor. As the second of seven children, he quickly became known by the nickname "Rabbit," a name that stayed with him throughout his life and by which he was affectionately known to family and friends. 

Rabbit accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was baptized at Hills Point African Methodist Episcopal Church in Lexington, Texas. He received his education at Lexington Elementary School, Doak Springs Community School, and graduated from Northwest High School in Giddings, Texas, in 1965. During his high school years, Rabbit excelled both academically and athletically. He was an outstanding basketball player who frequently led his team in scoring, and he had a remarkable gift for mathematics and an extraordinary memory. 

His sharp mind remained with him throughout his life. Family and friends often marveled at his ability to remember important dates. If you were employed or receiving Social Security benefits, Rabbit could tell you exactly when your paycheck or check would arrive. He always seemed to know when everyone was getting paid. 

Following graduation, Rabbit relocated to Fort Worth, Texas, where he began a long career with U.S. Steel. While living in Fort Worth, he was blessed with two children: a daughter, Kimberly Taylor, and a son, Waymon Taylor, Jr. In 1987, he returned to his hometown of Lexington, where he continued his strong work ethic by working at the Elgin Brickyard before retiring from Lexington Livestock Commission. 

Rabbit was a kindhearted, loving, and compassionate man who never met a stranger. He had an infectious sense of humor, loved making people laugh, and found joy in spending time with family and friends. His warm smile, generous spirit, and playful personality touched the lives of everyone who knew him. He leaves behind countless cherished memories that will forever live in the hearts of those who loved him. 

On Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 7:00 a.m., at Saint Joseph Hospital in Bryan, Texas, God called Rabbit home to eternal rest. He was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by his beloved parents, Jimmie Lee Taylor, Sr. and Bertha Lou Taylor; his brothers, Jimmie Lee Taylor, Jr., Dennis Taylor, and Theodore Taylor; his niece, Tonya Taylor; and his nephews, Devon Burns and Deguone Matlock. 

Rabbit leaves to cherish his precious memories: his son, Waymon Taylor, Jr. (Donisha) of Fort Worth, Texas; his daughter, Kimberly Taylor of Fort Worth, Texas; seven cherished grandchildren: Antuane, Ashton, Sarah, Sa'Mia, Christopher, Brandi, and Tristian; and seven treasured great-grandchildren:  Makaila, Jaelynn, Christopher Jr., Sarah, Ashton, Nevada and Kamiyah.

He also leaves behind three loving sisters: Laura McIntosh and Vincetta Taylor, both of Fort Worth, Texas, and Clara Flowers (Thomas) of Longview, Texas; one devoted aunt, Gladys McDowell of Lincoln, Texas; one uncle, Wayne Mitchell of Fort Worth, Texas; one sister-in-law, Sandra Taylor of Longview, Texas; a special friend, Ella Godfrey; his devoted friend/cousin, Gerald "Beane" Cooper; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends. 

Though Rabbit has departed this earthly life, his legacy of love, laughter, kindness, and unwavering devotion to family will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

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