Jeff Duke Taylor Jr.

Cartersville – Jeff D Taylor, Jr., 75, died unexpectedly October 27, 2022. He was born January 12, 1947 in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of Jeff Duke Taylor, Sr. of Anniston, Alabama and his wife, Jewell (Robison) Taylor. Jeff graduated from Key West High School in 1966. He was a graduate of Officers Candidate School (OCS 2-70) and served with the US Army (1968-1972). He served a one year tour in South Korea. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Danny. He is survived by his significant other, Juanita Mucha; son, Rex of Woodstock, Georgia and his wife, Tricia (Harmon), and daughter, Janelle Payne of Hendersonville, North Carolina and her husband, Shane; five grandchildren, Carson, Madelyn, Audrey, Marshall and Kaylee; brother Jerry of Michigan and his wife, Rose and his son Jeremy; brother Jimmy of Florida and his sons Jason, Nicholas and daughter Bailey; sister Debbie of Idaho and sister Kecia of Columbus, Georgia and her children, Caitlin and Logan. Jeff loved playing guitar, singing, writing music and his business partnership with his son. Other interests included wood working, metal working and archery. We will remember Jeff for his kindness, generosity and zest for life. A Celebration of Life will be held for family and friends on December 2, 2022 from 11:30am to 1:30pm at the clubhouse at The Reserve at Pettit Creek. The location is 27 Stately Oaks Drive, Cartersville, Georgia 30120. He will be laid to rest that same day at 3:00pm at the National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia. Flowers can be sent to 27 Stately Oaks Drive beginning the afternoon of December 1st.