Dateline: Pawnee Rock, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Tommy Don Taylor Age: 77
Date of Death: April 1, 2016
Place of Death: Via Christi St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas
Date of Birth: June 14, 1938 at Heber Springs, Arkansas
Parents Name: Eldon and Georgia (Wolfe) Taylor

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Tom married Reva Gilliss September 11, 1965 at Great Bend, KS. She died April 10, 1991. He later married Liz (Rebel) Kerns, and were later divorced but remained close.
He served his country as an Underwater Demolitions Team member during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. He was also one the first instructors at the Navy SEAL school in Little Creek, Virginia.
A Pawnee Rock, Kansas, resident, since 2006, Tom was a directional driller consultant, traveling around the world.
He was a member of the American Legion, Post 320, in Ellinwood, KS and an avid five point pitch player.

SURVIVORS
One son: Sim Taylor and his wife Gail, of Billings, MO
One daughter: Shanda Mull and her husband Ty, of Pawnee Rock, KS
Two sisters: Gail Jenisch of Billings, MO
Sarah Christopher of Springfield, MO
Two Grandchildren: Emma Cape of Great Bend and Olivia Mull of Pawnee Rock
Sister in law: Jolynn Gilliss Schartz of Midland, TX
Brother in laws: Dan Jenisch of Billings, Mo and John Schartz of Midland, TX
SERVICE INFORMATION
There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A celebration of life for family and friends will be held at a later date.
A memorial fund has been established with Great Bend High School Booster Club, to benefit the softball, volleyball and swimming programs, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net
Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home
1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530