Paul Phillip "Phil" Taylor

Paul Phillip "Phil" Taylor, 73, went to his eternal home, the morning hours of Thursday, August 3, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with his family by his side. He was born August 6, 1943 in Blytheville, Arkansas to Fred Dalton and Geneva (Roberts) Taylor. He spent his formative years in Arkansas before he and his family moved west to California.

Phil met the love of his life, Sherri Taylor, while working for a moving company. The two were married December 14, 1962 in Oxnard, California and recently celebrated 54 years of matrimonial bliss. They had two children, Robin Sue Taylor and Mark Steven Taylor. He was a Godly man with a tender heart, he ministered for the Assembly of God for many years, always giving out hugs to fellow members. He was also a self-employed contractor in the paint and wallpaper industry.

Phil was a man of many facets. He enjoyed singing and playing the guitar at family gatherings, in church, the local coffee houses and Rock of Israel. He tinkered with everything from leather working to woodworking and even cars; he was an excellent mechanic. Phil was very patriotic, uncomplicated and simple; he hated doing yard work, he would much rather spend his time problem solving and fixing things.

Family was the essential part of Phil's life, always his focus. His immediate family was his pride and joy. He loved the holidays, because of all the baking and cookies. He is the original "Cookie Monster". His family will remember his love and laughter, and sarcastic sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his son, Mark Steven Taylor; parents, Fred Dalton and Geneva (Roberts) Taylor; sisters, Teresa Gail Taylor and Melissa Lynn Laskey.

Phil is survived by his wife, Sherri Taylor of Tulsa, Oklahoma; daughter, Robin Sue Taylor of Mesa, Arizona; grandchildren, Adam Taylor of Mesa, Arizona, Taylor Ridener of Mesa, Arizona and Austin Ridener of Mesa, Arizona; sister, Linda Elaine Taylor Dorward and husband, Rick of Oxnard, California; best friend, John Longley and wife, Ginny of Tulsa, Oklahoma; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will hold a private ceremony in honor of Phil's life in Oxnard, California, services will be scheduled at a later date. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt's Tulsa Funeral Service and Cremation Care Center. Family and friends may send memories and condolences to the family, online at www.schaudtfuneralservice.com.