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Joey Don Taylor
May 3, 1971 - April 7, 2011

Mr. Joey Don Taylor, 39, died Thursday, April 7, 2011 at his residence in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born May 3, 1971 in Flint, MI. Joey enjoyed all kinds of hunting and fishing and spending time with friends and family. Joey was loved by all who met him. He was also known for his great sense of humor and love of chocolate. Joey was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents and his maternal grandmother. He is survived by his mother, Wanda Jo Taylor, father, Donald Taylor of Trumann, and his sister, Angie Taylor of Jonesboro. He is also survived by his maternal grandfather, Roy Lee Burroughs of Manila and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 9, at Sand Springs Baptist Church in Damascus, Ark. from 11-1 p.m. A memorial service will follow at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow in the Sand Springs Cemetery with Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann in charge of arrangements. Cousins will serve as pallbearers. An online register can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net

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  1. Beverly, Miami, Florida says
    April 25, 2011

    Jo, Donny, & AngieMy heart is broken for you and for Joey. My arms reach out to you in love as I share your sorrow. Know that God is LOVE...now, always, and foreverI love you my longest and dearest friend. I'm here when you need me. You are in my prayers.Love and LIghtNamasteBev

  2. Darline Nance Casey, Memphis, Tn says
    April 19, 2011

    Donnie, Wanda Jo and Angie,I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Joey @ Shane are the same age @ the many times they played together as small little boys, we pray each day that they just get grown, then as parents we continue to worry just as we did when they were small. I pray every day as a parent for our God to give you a message from above, a clear understanding to your many questions at this time. My love is with you all. Darline

  3. Debrah McWilliams Donner, Manila, AR says
    April 19, 2011

    Dear Jo & Family, my heart goes out to you for your loss. I wish I had known of this earlier. My prayers are with you. God bless and keep you. Love you, Debbe

  4. Jim & Linda Turney, Jonesboro, AR says
    April 16, 2011

    Donnie, Jo, & Angie, Our prayers are with you.

  5. Jim & Linda Turney, Jonesboro says
    April 16, 2011

  6. Betsy McGill, Paragould AR says
    April 16, 2011

    Dear Taylor Family, I worked with Joey at International Paper. He was a great co-worker but an even better friend. Our work "family" had some good times and great laughs together. He will be greatly missed! Please accept my very sincere and deepest condolences for your loss. I am very sorry.

  7. Ron and Kay Massey, Jonesboro, AR says
    April 14, 2011

    We are so sorry to hear of your lost and our prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May God help you bear your lost.

  8. Melissa Gardner Allen, Trumann, Arkansas says
    April 12, 2011

    I'm so very sorry for your loss. Joey Don certainly had a way of making anyone laugh. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

  9. James Stone, Riverside, Ca says
    April 11, 2011

    Donnie, Jo and Angie-Our deepest condolences.May God's hand give you guidence thru this tough time.Jim and Sue Stone

  10. Beverly Barker Weems, Trumann says
    April 11, 2011

    Angie, Wanda Jo and Donnie... I cannot fathom what you all are going through right now. I pray that God gives you the strength and peace of mind to make it through this. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

  11. randi jo hutchison-kelso, bella vista village says
    April 11, 2011

    Donnie, Jo and Angie---I am so very sorry for your loss. No words can express my deepest sympathies. John 10:28-30 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand.My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand. I and the Father are one."

  12. Patsy Chaffin , says
    April 10, 2011

    I am so sorry for your loss and you are all in my prayers.

  13. Benton & Brenda Whitman, Truamnn says
    April 10, 2011

    My pragers are with you May God give you the strengh you will need in the coming days

  14. Dana and Barry Tinker, Trumann, Ar says
    April 9, 2011

    You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

  15. Brian and Stacy Lloyd, Paragould, Ar says
    April 9, 2011

    We are so very sorry about your loss. You have our deepest condolences.

  16. Tammy Williams McNatt, Trumann says
    April 9, 2011

    Donnie, Wanda Jo and Angie, We love you so much and our Hearts as many others are broken for you. We pray that God will give you the strength to help you through the loss of such a sweet young man. When me and Mama came to your home to visit you the other day..it hurt us to see you hurt! We will always have our memories of camping and the lake when we were children. That love has carried over and will remain always. We love you all!!! Jimmy and Geneva, Tammy and Shawna!

  17. Martha Parker, Trumann, Arkansas says
    April 9, 2011

    Jo, Donnie and Angie, I was so sorry to hear about Joey Don. I'm praying that God gives you all the strength to make it through this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love to you all. Martha Parker

  18. Belinda Wiiliams, trumann ar. says
    April 9, 2011

    Just wanted to say that i worked with Joey for the little time he was at Nicepak and he was really a sweet person.H e will be missed. God Bless you!!!!

  19. Gary Taylor, Caraway, Ar. says
    April 9, 2011

    Jo And Donnie, our thoughts and prayers are with you.Love,Gary and Debbie Taylor

  20. Jim & Linda Turney, Jonesboro, AR says
    April 8, 2011

    Donnie, Jo, and Angie, May our God of all comfort be with you. Our love and prayers to all.

  21. Terry Smith, Jonesboro AR says
    April 8, 2011

    Dear Taylor Family, So sorry for your loss,I knew Joey well we worked together at International Paper, he was a very like person, lots of fun to be around he was an all around good person, full of life just brighten you up when you were around him always cracking jokes we had fun at work I will never forget him your family is in my thoughts an prayers once again so sorry for you loss Terry Smith

  22. Shawna Williams New, Trumann ar says
    April 8, 2011

    I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers our with you .We love all of you.

  23. Shelia Grimes, Trumann, AR says
    April 8, 2011

    Donnie,Wanda,Angie and family. No words can express how heartbroken we are for your loss of Joey Don. I know our kids all thought a lot of him and enjoyed growing up with him. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time and we ask God to ease the pain that you are feeling and give you all the strength to get through this.Ronnie,Shelia Grimes and Family

  24. Denise Dorton, Little Rock says
    April 8, 2011

    Dear Jo, Donnie and Angie: I am so shocked and saddened to hear about Joey Don's passing. Please know you and all the family are in my thoughts and prayers.

  25. Joyce Neyman, Jonesboro, AR says
    April 8, 2011

    Angie and family,I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are for you and your family to have God's peace and comfort during this sad time in your lives. May God bless you.Ms. Joyce at Central

  26. Autumn Eaves, Jonesboro, AR says
    April 8, 2011

    So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.

  27. Brandon Smith, Bentonville says
    April 8, 2011

    I am so sorry for your loss. Joey Don was like a brother to me and he will always have a special place in my heart. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, I love you all and will forever miss my dear friend.

  28. Donnie & Mary Stacy, Smithville, Ar says
    April 8, 2011

    Donnie & Wanda,There are no words that seem adequate to share that will bring you comfort in this time of sorrow. I can tell you that God is the Great Comforter and he understands your pain.You are in our prayers,Donnie & Mary Stacy

  29. Gerri & Joe Farmer, Jonesboro, Ark. says
    April 8, 2011

    OH, Angie, Wanda Jo and Donnie;If ever, since I've known you more than 20-years I have ever wanted and NEEDED to be with you, it's now.

  30. Gerri & Joe Farmer, Jonesboro, Ark. says
    April 8, 2011

    Angie, OHHH! If ever in our long-time friendship I wanted to be with you, it's now. I'm so shocked and in disbelief. Thank you for calling today!I've a broken foot and homebound. I don't know what to say or do. This is probably a time when you won't remember much. That's God's way of caring for you. I don't have the words to console you. PLEASE HOLD ON TO YOUR CHRISTIAN FAITH. YOUR FRIENDS KNOW how you LOVED Joey. Even with all our time together, I never met him, but feel like I did because YOUR LOVE FOR HIM WAS SO EVIDENT! GOD'S loving arms are wrapped around you right now & always! I've gotta STOP this! I love ALL of you.Gerri

  31. Rhonda Hamilton Harvey, Jonesboro, AR says
    April 8, 2011

    I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of Joey Don. He was always so kind and funny. May the Lord bless his family during thus difficult time.

  32. Shelby O'Brien-Glaze, Trumann says
    April 8, 2011

    Donnie, Joe,and Angie,Our thoughts and prayers our with you >so sorry for your loss.

  33. Tammy Medley Collier, Lake City, AR says
    April 8, 2011

    Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  34. linda Clines, Jonesboro, Ar says
    April 7, 2011

    Jo, My heart breaks for you and your family. I can only imagine the tremendous pain that you must feel. I will pray for strength for you all. May God bless and keep you! Love you, Linda

  35. Ashley Harness Hall, Newport News, Va says
    April 7, 2011

    I am sorry to have heard the news about Joey Don. I have so many memories of him and my brother as we were growing up. Please know that we are praying for each of you during this time. I love you all very much.

  36. Malcolm Spaulding, Fort Worth, TX says
    April 7, 2011

    Donnie/Wanda, Please accept my sincere condolences and prayers fory our loss. Wye will pray for ya'll and God bless you and take care of you during this hard time in life.Malcolm Spaulding

  37. hester Hogan, Trhmann, Ar. says
    April 7, 2011

    Dear Taylor Family, I am completely and totally without words to express how sorry I am for your loss. Only time will heal,along with the grace lf our almighty God. I am so sorry.In Christ love, Hester Hogan

  38. Sharon Barker, Venice, Florida says
    April 7, 2011

    Jo,Donnie and Angie,I'm so sorry to read about Joey Don. You have always been there for me and now at this time how I wish I could be there for you and the Family.I will hold you up in Prayer and know so many others will do the same. I Love you and will talk to you at a later dateLove and Prayers,Sharon

  39. susan king, trumann says
    April 7, 2011

    We are so sorry for your loss and are praying for all of the family. Jo, you are one of my dearest friends and if you ever need anyone to talk to I am always here for you!

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