Arlen Richard Taylor

Arlen Richard Taylor, 90, of Jonesboro, died December 23rd at his home. He was born August 14, 1933 in Grenford, OH to William and Edith Taylor, but lived in Auburdale, FL for many years. He moved to Jonesboro in 2020 after marrying lifelong friend Ethel Nichols.

Arlen was a teacher and minister at the Ephesus Church of God in Jonesboro. He was a kind, gentle, soft-spoken man that loved to talk about the Lord, witness and share the love of Jesus. Two of his favorite scriptures were [Hab 2:3 KJV] 3 For the vision [is] yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. And [Rom 1:20 KJV] 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, [even] his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse. He liked being outdoors and doing whatever his hands could find to do. Working, tinkering, and fixing things.

Survivors include his wife of 3 years, Ethel Taylor of the home; daughter, Corrine Taylor of Jonesboro; son, Matthew Taylor (Teresa) of Venice, FL; grandsons, Zachary Taylor of Birmingham, AL and Ryan Wattenbarger (Breanna) of    Auburndale, FL; brother, Dale Taylor (Barb) of               Columbiana, OH; sisters, Marilyn Gallagher (Dallas) of   Lisbon, OH, Linda Vandyke Eillen Leffel, and Lois      Saurwein all of Columbiana, OH; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Arlen is preceded in death his wife of 65 years, Jeanne Taylor; and three brothers, Raymond, Randall, and Leon Taylor.

Memorial service will be 2pm Friday, December 29 at the Ephesus Church of God in Jonesboro with Pastor Kenneth Jones Officiating.