John Taylor

John Stanley Taylor, 84, of Ada, Oklahoma, passed away on October 8th at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 

John was born in Konawa, Oklahoma, to Everett and Elsie Taylor on January 4, 1942. He proudly served his country for four years in the United States Navy. After returning home, he settled in Ada, Oklahoma, where he became a teacher and basketball coach, shaping the lives of many young people. He later worked as a licensed plumber and eventually retired from Arkla Gas Company as a field technician, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and dedication. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Elsie Taylor; three brothers, Melvin Taylor (and wife Jackie), Bill Taylor, and Brian Taylor (and wife Frances); and his brother-in-law, Michael Flatt. 

He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Erwin; two grandchildren, Kara Gore, and Holly Rollins (and husband Jackie); four great-grandchildren, Tiara Gore, Kaedence Sierra, Isaiah James, and Xayne Ball; and two sisters, Polly Flatt, and LaVaughn Lunguard (and husband Neal).

Viewing is at Criswell funeral home until grave side services Wednesday, October 14th, at 3 pm at Memorial Park Cemetery.