Mr. Ed Taylor age 73 of Hope, Arkansas passed away, Monday, August 5, 2019 in Texarkana, Texas. He was born September 5, 1945 in Hope, Arkansas to Rufus M. and Ina Lucille Taylor. Ed was a retired truck driver. He is preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Melanie Bobo, a brother, Gene Taylor, and a sister Mildred Cassin.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Sandra Taylor of Hope, Arkansas, three daughters, Andrea Pendegrass (Roger) of Fulton, AR, Miranda Poole (Eric) of Macon, GA, Kasi Poole of Emmet, AR, a brother, Gerald Taylor of Colorado, nine grandchildren, Russ Pendegrass (Karsyn), Josh Pendegrass, Brandi Smith (Jesse), Haley Aaron, Cheyenne Bobo, Taylor Poole, Caitlyn Poole, Ryleigh Scott, Mason Nix, five great grandchildren, and numerous family and friends.

Memorial service will be 2:00pm, Sunday, August 11, 2019 at A Place of Meeting in Perrytown with Bro. Jimmy Anderson and Nathaniel Crane officiating. No burial to follow. Arrangements are with BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie BRAZZEL, Director. Online register: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com