Freddy Brown Taylor

McMinnville, TN resident and DeKalb County, TN native Freddy Brown Taylor, age 73, was born June 27, 1941 and died February 10, 2015 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN following a sudden illness. A nursery worker and a member of Dayspring Community Church, he was the son of the late Robert and Myra Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Jerry Lee Taylor; step-sons, Bruce Glenn and Greg Glenn; granddaughter, Kaitlyn Taylor; sisters, Oma Tramel and Darlene Crimmes. He was married to Melba Jean Hall Taylor of McMinnville. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Gladys Frances Marr and husband Jimmie of Smithville, TN and Eddie Leroy Taylor of Smithville, TN; three step-children and spouses, Rhonda and Darrell Hillis, Denise and Tim Newby, and Belinda Lance all of McMinnville; twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; four brothers, Grady Taylor, Joe Lane Taylor and James Robert Taylor all of Smithville, TN, and Louie Taylor of Texas; special niece, Louise Ferrell and husband Glenn of Smithville, TN; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2015 in High's Chapel with Rex Boles officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. View Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m Friday and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at High's.