Larry Kent Taylor, 76, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 with family members at his side. Larry was born January 21, 1943 in Provo, Utah, the son of Garth S. Taylor and Naomi M. Miller. Larry served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Central Atlantic States Mission from 1961-1963. He served his country in the United States Army in the 82nd Airborne Division from 1967-1970.
He married Virginia Page on April 2, 1971 in the Salt Lake City temple where they were sealed for time and all eternity. Larry attended Brigham Young University where he earned Bachelor and Master Degrees in Communications and a Doctorate degree in Education. He worked at BYU for 34 years. He loved the opportunity he had to teach Book of Mormon for over 11 years in addition to his responsibilities as the Director of Advisement for the College of Family, Home and Social Sciences. Larry served willingly and faithfully all his life in many positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints including High Council, Sunday School Presidencies and as a Bishop.
He is survived by his wife, Ginny, brothers Glen (Elizabeth), Delta UT; Jerry (KD), Elk Ridge, UT; Alan (Helen), Hartsel, CO; and a sister, Janet Moore, Glendale, AZ; six children, Crystal, Kent, Coral, Jewell (Noel) Fallstrom, Amber (Brad) Perry, Jade (Jason) Walker and 14 grandchildren.
Friends and family are invited to a viewing from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the Walker Funeral Home, 587 S. 100 W. Payson, Utah, or on Friday, May 24, 2019 at the Payson 1st Ward Chapel, 225 S. 400 E, Payson, Utah, where a viewing will be held from 9-10 a.m. Funeral Services will follow at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at the Payson City Cemetery, 400 N. 800 E. Payson, Utah.
The family wishes to thank Margaret, Marsha, Merilee and all others with Intermountain Homecare and Hospice for their gracious and loving care of our husband and father.
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