Harold Dean Taylor of Loganville, Georgia passed away on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024. Born on July 9th, 1951 in Hawkinsville, Georgia, Dean was the only son of Hazel and Eugene Taylor. Dean attended Sequoyah High School in Doraville before beginning his career and starting a family.
Dean was the devoted husband of 53 years to Brenda Taylor, with whom they shared a lifetime of love and family. Dean began his career at the General Motors Doraville plant at 20 years of age and worked there until he retired in 2004. In his young adulthood Dean was an active member of his church softball team and always enjoyed playing and watching sports.
When his boys came of age, along with Brenda, Dean became a very active member of both the Tucker Youth Council (Baseball) and the Tucker Football League. Dean coached one or the other of his children in baseball or football every season they played. Dean was also very active in the administration of the youth programs including various Board Member positions including president of the league. Most weeknights and Saturdays Dean would be found at the fields doing everything from coaching, to field maintenance, to scorekeeping to running concessions. The importance of sports and the lessons that sports teach kids was always very meaningful to Dean.
When his sons graduated from youth sports, Dean moved on to the sport of auto racing. Dean worked on a handful of pit crews doing car maintenance and enjoying the racing circuit. Dean was an avid fan of the Braves for his entire life and enjoyed NASCAR and the Georgia Bulldogs.
Dean is survived by his wife Brenda, and his sons Kiley and Danny (wife Barbara). He is also survived by his sister Mary Ann Harper also of Loganville. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren who loved their Poppy dearly. Libby Nesbitt, Luke Taylor, Mia Taylor, Callie Nesbitt, Molly Taylor, John Tucker Taylor and Peter Taylor. Dean spoke with each grandchild nearly every day and their daily conversations were cherished by both Dean and the grandchildren.
The family received family and friends at Corinth Baptist Church in Loganville on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 1:00 PM followed by the Memorial Service at 2:00 PM with Pastor Tommy Foskey officiating. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Walton County Christian Learning Center, https://www.wcclc.org/ in the name of Corinth Baptist Church. Arrangements by Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 670 Tom Brewer Road, Loganville, GA 30052. 770-466-1544. Please sign the online guest registry at www.stewartfh.com.
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Reposted courtesy of Meadows Funeral Home.
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