Anthony R. Taylor
December 09, 2018
Anthony Ryan Taylor, 20, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018. He was born August 19, 1998 in Des Moines, Iowa. Anthony graduated from Johnston High School in 2016. He was an avid skateboarder and an artist. He loved to make people laugh and he had the brightest, warmest smile. He was quick to make friends and loved his friends like family. Anthony loved the outdoors and hunting. He had a great sense of style and an extensive shoe collection that includes more than 100 pairs of shoes.
He is survived by his mother, Carrie Taylor (Rick Hoffman); brother, Brandon Taylor; grandparents, Nancy and Greg Wilde, Ron and Sue Taylor; uncles, Jason and Jimmie Taylor; aunt, Kasee Hufford (Daniel); and many extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by funeral service at 12 p.m., Saturday, December 15, 2018, at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines.
The family extends a heartfelt thank you to Anthony’s friends who were his constant support system. He loved you all!
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Alix Ngo
01/21/2019
Anthony was great friend to me. I met him at Summit middle school, and we used to Skateboard together. He told me that if he Trey Flipped the 12 set stair case at the Urbandale Skate Park then I will have to start Skateboarding again with him. Though I will not know if he ever did Trey Flip the 12 set stair case I will begin Skateboarding again and honor Anthony Taylor with a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads. I know he still lives, he is still out there.. in space, flying around on a hover board. I can see it. He will return someday. Sincerely Alix Ngo.
JYLL JOHNSON
12/14/2018
TJ and family, I can't imagine what you all are going through. When Cody told me, my heart broke for you all. I never met Anthony, but have always heard what a caring young man he was. My love and blessings are with you!
Dan Gervich
12/14/2018
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. We are thinking of you
A.J.
12/14/2018
I give my sincerest condolences to the Taylor family. Your pain is known by God who too lost his son Jesus. Yet in His almighty power God resurrected Jesus to life again and offers to do the same for us, but in a time when death will never affect us again, this He promises! -1 Thessalonians 4: 13, 14
Tracy Rockas
12/13/2018
Rest in Peace Anthony. May God's Peace and Blessings comfort your family and friends through this difficult time. God Bless you.
AW
12/13/2018
To the family and friends of Anthony, may your love,support and comfort from God carry you through this difficult time (2 Corinthians 1:3,4)
Dianne McBroom
12/12/2018
I am so sorry to hear about Anthony. May the good Lord keep you in his care and help you through this pain. May peace be yours remembering all the love and laughter you shared with Anthony.
Rob Kappelman
12/11/2018
Carrie and Brandon, My Heart aches for your loss, This pain is something I wish I could take from you both, but I have never learned how to make it go away..
I will think you both forever, as I think of your loss of your Dear Anthony.....all my LOVE ROB