William Wesley Taylor, 79 of Forsyth, Ill., formerly of Rogers, Ark., passed away at 12:45 a.m. on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Taylorville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Taylorville, Ill. He was born on Oct. 31, 1942 in Wirth, Ark., the son of Cecil W. and Angello M. (Angotti) Taylor. Mr. Taylor proudly served his country with the United States Marine Corps from 1962 until 1966. He married Joyce Ann Christensen on Dec. 24, 1990 in Lowell, Ark., and she preceded him in death on Nov. 22, 2021. Bill retired from First Brands as a machine operator, and previously worked as a tow truck driver and on an ambulance crew. He was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Rogers, Ark. He loved spending time outdoors, especially while fishing and deer hunting. Bill loved to visit with anyone he could, he never knew a stranger. Bill loved stock car racing and delighted in being able to share that passion with his sons. More than anything, he adored his grandchildren, and he lit up anytime he could spend time with them.

He is survived by his sons: William W. Taylor II of Puyallup, Wash. and Edward Taylor (Randy) of Forsyth, Ill.; grandchildren: Cayden Taylor and Adalynn Taylor both of Forsyth; sisters: Mae Whiteside of West Fork, Ark., Mildred Hampton (Lee) of Lead Hill, Ark., Lily Dees of Lowell, Ark., and Eunice Smith of Mammoth Spring, Ark.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

Mr. Taylor will be cremated, and the family will host a celebration of life for both Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, on Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Grace Baptist Church, 2409 W. New Hope Road, Rogers, AR, 72758. A graveside inurnment for William will take place at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 23, 2022 at the Wirth Cemetery in Wirth, Ark. McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Taylorville, Ill., is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories of Bill, or condolences to his family, may be shared online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.