Taylor Morgan passed away on Sunday, Sept 3, 2017, in College Station Texas where he was surrounded by family. He was 89 years old. Visitation is scheduled at McCauley Funeral Home in Franklin, TX on Wednesday, Sept 6, from 5 to 7 pm. Services will be held at Henry Prairie Baptist Church in Franklin, Tx on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 11 AM. Burial will follow in the Henry Prairie Cemetery.
Taylor and his twin Thomas were born on Feb 28, 1928 to George and Helen Morgan. Taylor married Vernell Bush of Franklin, Feb 27, 1954 and they had five children. Taylor is a member of the Henry Prairie Baptist Church. Taylor's childhood was spent farming with his dad and attending Henry Prairie School. As a young man Taylor and Tom joined the Army and fought in the Korean War. After returning from Korea he met and married Vernell. As they began their family Taylor dedicated himself to creating and running a successful cattle business. He also served as the Franklin City Marshall for many years, worked at the Cattle Auction in Calvert and worked cows for ranchers in Robertson and surrounding counties.
He is preceded in death by wife Vernell, daughter Kathy Pierce, his parents George and Helen Morgan along with brother Adren and twin Thomas; sisters, Barbara Scherr and Sadie Brocato.
Taylor is survived by his children, Taylor"Butch" Morgan Jr and wife Sherry of Franklin; twin daughters Lisa Sanders and husband Keith of Franklin; Susan Meadors and husband Danny of College Station; Mary Schultz and husband Charles of New Baden, Bobby Pierce of Centerville. Siblings Mack Morgan, Jerry Morgan, Dot Pilger and Margie Dalton.
Grandchildren: Lindsey Otis; Randy Nall; Ronny Nall; Drew Pierce; Sarah Stone; Shane Sanders; Caleb Sanders; Jon Meadors; Jason Meadors; Kyle Schultz and Kevin Schultz
Great Grandchildren: Peyton Martinez; Raven and Raden Nall, Kyle and Kynzlee Nall; Carter and Clayton Stone; Macenzie, Kyler and Emma Sanders; Sylvia Sanders; Brayden, Easton, Kennedy Meadors and Carson and Cohen Meadors.
In lieu of Flowers donations may be made to Henry Prairie Baptist Church, 2390 Henry Prairie Church RD, Franklin, TX 77856 or Hospice of Brazos Valley. 502 W 26th St Bryan, TX 77803.
Pallbearers: The Grandsons