Bryant Lee Taylor

Bryant Lee Taylor, 39, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, was born on February 23, 1987, in Pasadena, California. He departed this life on March 25, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Bryant received his formal education through Pocola Public Schools, where he was actively involved in athletics, participating in basketball, football, and baseball. He was also musically gifted, playing both the saxophone and drums in the school band. His love for drumming continued into adulthood, where he faithfully used his talent to serve at his church.

Bryant dedicated his professional life to the plumbing trade, working for several establishments in Pocola and Fort Smith. Most recently, he was employed at Blaylock Plumbing, where he was not only an outstanding employee but also a mentor and role model to younger plumbers entering the field.

He was a devoted member of Macedonia Temple Church of God in Christ in Pocola, Oklahoma, under the leadership of his great-uncle, Elder Donald Cummings.

Bryant leaves to cherish his memory his loving mother, Evangelist Missionary LaJuanna Taylor of Pocola, Oklahoma; his beloved children, Kingston Taylor and Brylee Taylor of Fort Smith, Arkansas; and his three sisters, Kristina Taylor-Shepherd (Kevin), along with their daughter Khyleaha Shepherd of Fort Smith, Arkansas; Erica Goodman (Ray), along with their sons Isaiah and Israel of Fort Smith, Arkansas; and Taylor Lee of Fort Smith, Arkansas.

He is also survived by two uncles, Superintendent J.D. Frazier (Margo) of Fort Smith, Arkansas, and Stephen Taylor (Marilyn) of Fort Smith, Arkansas; one aunt, Theresa Lawrence of Fort Smith, Arkansas; and a host of cousins and friends both near and far.

A Celebration of Life for Bryant Lee Taylor will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Victory Worship Center in Spiro, Oklahoma, with Elder Baron Hopgood Sr. and Pastor Bryan Fouts officiating.

Viewing and visitation will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.