Bill "Pops" Taylor
June 13, 2020
Bill “Pops” Taylor, 69, passed away at his home surrounded by his friends and family on June 13, 2020. He was born in Des Moines on April 7, 1951, to Roy and Juanita Taylor.
Bill was a hardworking man who had a natural ability to understand anything mechanical. He was very artistic and was a talented painter and drawer. Bill enjoyed spending time with all kinds of people, had the gift of gab, and never met a stranger.
Bill is survived by his wife of 50 years, Vickie; children, Billie Jacobs, Brian (Jessica) Taylor, and Robert Taylor; grandchildren, Heather (Zach) Smith, Tanner Jacobs, Cody Taylor, Jocelynn Taylor, Rylan Taylor, and Penelope Taylor; great-grandchildren, Owen, Bella, Adam, Z.J., Annalise, Jacob, and Quorra; sister, Carol (Mike) Nieters; cousin, Kenny Smith; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Taylor, and siblings, Harvey, Maurita, John, and Dan Taylor.
The family will receive visitors from 10-11 a.m., Friday, June 19, 2020, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with funeral services to follow at 11 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Bill.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Bobby taylor
09/12/2023
Dad...
I am sorry I was not there to say goodbye. I am trying to be the best man I can be and make u proud of me. I love u and miss u so much and can't wait to see u again.
Please save a place 4 me up there. I love u so much dad.
Your son, Bobby taylor
Todd mentzer
07/04/2020
To his family I'm very sorry for not being there. I just found out about it that man was like a second father to me he was always giving up everything for a stranger God I wish I could have been there he was always there for me when I needed anything even if it was someone to talk to. Always putting others in front of his own needs. He loved his family more than life itself. He will be missed by many.
Jessica taylor
06/16/2020
I'm still in stock that your not here with us anymore. But I'm so thankful for the time we had with you. Penelope is going to miss her grandpa so much. But I promise you I will make sure we always keep you in our hearts and I will always tell her how much grandpa loved her. Please watch over us. RIP Bill, you dont have to fight anymore beautiful angel. Luv you so much.
Brian Taylor
06/15/2020
I really miss you dad. I hope your pain is gone ,and you and joe are together again. I will always have you in my heart and will miss you for ever... LOVE YOU DADDY!!
Billie J. Jacobs
06/15/2020
Still can't believe you are gone. I feel you everywhere in the house. I know you are in a better place and no longer in pain but miss you so much daddy!