Mr. John Willis Taylor Obituary in Unadilla at COES FUNERAL HOME, LLLP.

Obituary For Mr. John Willis Taylor

Mr. John Willis Taylor 66, of Kathleen GA entered into eternal rest on Friday August 4,2023.

Funeral Services for Mr. John Willis Taylor 66, of Kathleen GA will be held Saturday August 12,2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Brown Chapel Baptist Church in Unadilla, GA. Interment in the Evergreen Cemetery, Unadilla GA.

Mr. John Willis Taylor was born August 9, 1956, in Dooly County, Georgia, to the late Grady Taylor and Lillie Mae Davis Taylor. On Friday, August 4, 2023, John peacefully passed away at his home in Kathleen, Georgia, surrounded by his loved ones. John was educated in the Dooly County school system and graduated with the class of 1974. John joined the Brown Chapel Baptist Church at an early age. At the age of nineteen, John joined the U.S. Army and served his country in this capacity from December 1978 through June 1986. He served two tours in Germany and was deployed to Virginia, Hawaii, Texas, and Georgia. He later joined the National Guard and Reserved of Georgia and served four years. John was proud to have served his country. In 2008, John took an oath of office to protect the public’s health from food born hazards and intentional harm with the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, where he served fifteen years for a total of twenty-five years of federal service. John received many accolades while working with FSIS including Superior Performance Ratings to Outstanding Performance Ratings, and a 20-Year Service Award. John was a great cook. He enjoyed cooking inside his home and cooking wildlife outside on the grill. John lived a quiet a peaceful life in his home with his wife. He instilled in the young men and women around him the value of being dependable and hardworking. He showed a great love and concern for the wellbeing of his nieces and nephews. Later in life, John met Ms. Lee Ola Toombs and the two were united in Holy Matrimony on February 2, 2007. John leaves to cherish his memories: a loving and devoted wife of sixteen years; two biological daughters, Jamillah Taylor and Asia Taylor; two daughters, Cheryl Denise Tatum (Derrick) of Gainesville, GA, and LaStacia Jenee Calhoun of Macon, GA; three sons, Travis Calhoun of Kathleen and Semario Calhoun and Ed McDougal both of Vienna, GA; grandchildren, Demarium, Te’Nariyah, Jayven, DeKauri, Aubrianna, Aubrielle, and Jaxcen; five loving and supportive brothers, Charles (Rosa) Taylor of Unadilla, GA, Kenneth (Bernice) Taylor of Unadilla, GA, Gary (Monica) Taylor of Vienna, Jonathan Taylor, and Jack Felder of Philadelphia, PA; a loving and supportive sister, Leona (Damon) Brittany of Atlanta, GA; father-in-law, Mr. Hollis Edward Toombs, Sr., of Camilla, GA; sister-inlaw, Patricia Grant of Albany, GA; brothers-in-law, Larry Lee Randell of Warner Robins, GA, Isaac Lamar Randell (Felicia) of Jacksonville, FL, Minister Ernest Randell (Faye) of Albany, GA, and Eddie Fluellen of Unadilla, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and best friends including Alonzo Williams, Larry Fluellen, Barbara Fluellen, and Brenda Fluellen. He was preceded in death by several siblings, Johnnie Bell Joseph, Sakeitha Taylor, Patricia Manning, and Margaret Fluellen.

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Dwana Solomon sent Ocean Devotion for Mr. John Willis Taylor - August 10, 2023

Rest In Peace John! With lots of love from Dr. Dwana Solomon from the Buena Vista, GA USDA/FSIS family.

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Michelle Espeut sent Living Spirit Dishgarden for Mr. John Willis Taylor - August 10, 2023

Our deepest sympathies to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. From: The Fort Lauderdale Circuit and the EIAO's Atlanta District- USDA- FSIS-OFO

To Lee Ola and family my condolences and heart goes out to the family (my family) and Sak will be missed But God have spoken over his life and I pray y'all have peace and be strong...Love cousin Marilyn Grace

My deepest sympathy and condolences to John's family and friends. Rest in peace, John!! You will be greatly missed! From: Dr. Dwana Solomon, USDA/FSIS Buena Vista, GA

I'm so sorry to hear this. John was a very sweet person. He worked hard and he always looked out for his team. He will be missed for sure. My condolences and prayers are with you all. Dr. Angela McIntyre

So sorry for you'll loss Rest In Peace Sack 🙏🙏🕊️🕊️🖤🖤🖤

VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, WILL KEEP ENTIRE FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS 🙏🏾

VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

My deepest sympathy to the family my prayers are with the family.

Peatrice, your "Reese" family sends their heartfelt condolences to you and your family...Know that the "Reese's" are available to assist in whatever you need. Love, Peace and Blessings Sent

My sympathy goes out to John's family and friends. John was a fine man and a pleasure to work with. I pray that God's comfort and peace will cover his loved ones. Ross Cowart

Sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort keep you during this sorrowful time.

Deepest sympathies...
Mark Bibby

My condolences to the family Annie Fudge and family 😭🙏🖤🌻🌹🌼🎈🎗️🙏🙏😞😞🍸

My condolences to the family 🙏🖤🖤🖤

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