Visitation for Robert Donald Taylor, 85 of Poteau, Oklahoma will be at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, July 28, 2023 at Evans Chapel in Poteau, Oklahoma. Burial will be at a later date at National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, Oklahoma.
Robert Donald Taylor was born on January 25, 1938 in Heavener, Oklahoma to Elmer “Shorty” Taylor and Zella Mae (West) Taylor, and gained his wings on July 25, 2023. Dad is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Reba Baker and Onie Parker.
Dad is survived by his ex-wife, Mary Taylor; his two daughters, Melissa Markward and husband Scott, Farrah Brown and husband Justin; four grandchildren, Josh Taylor, Caleb Brown, A.J. Markward, and Brilee Brown; two brothers, Howard Taylor and wife Georgia, Hubert Taylor, and several other family members.
Dad served 4 years in the Air Force, and worked at Bill Hembree Chevrolet for 19 years as a mechanic and tow truck driver.
Our daddy was a wonderful and loving dad, and we will miss him dearly. We know that he is up in heaven tinkering with some old car, and having a rejoicing reunion with all of his family. We love you dad. – Melissa & Farrah
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