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Robert (Bob) Howard Taylor

Bob was born on July 15, 1938, in Houston to Robert L. and Evelyn (Howard) Taylor.

While attending Sam Houston College, he was a member of the rodeo team. One weekend he went home with one of his college rodeo buddies, in Katy. It was there he met a dark eyed & dark hair high school girl, who quickly became the love of his life. He couldn't wait to come back to Katy to see her. Bob & Marilyn married shortly after she graduated high school, in 1960.

Bob had several different occupations through his early years.  But the one thing he loved, was the Oil & Gas business. In his 60's, he was pleased to go back to the fields when he received a call from a friend in the business. He was asked to mentor some of the younger landmen and was thrilled. He showed them how to get out of the office, off the computer, and on the road to build personal relationships to get the job done. His old school approach was the ultimate example of hard work and perseverance. His reputation stretched to all the courthouses from county to county, here in Texas.  Everyone knew Mr. Bob and loved visiting with him. He was an active landman up until 2018.

Bob was an avid musician and loved the mandolin. He thoroughly enjoyed playing bluegrass music with several amazing musicians. They travelled to local fairs and restaurants and entertained the crowds. They had the typical band "trinkets" on sale. They sold caps, Tshirts and CDs. Which he always tells everyone, their cd's never went gold. They went "Cast Iron".

He is survived his loving family, Marilyn (Hegar) Taylor, wife of 62 yrs; daughter Pam & Garry Lewandowski (Cypress); sons Danny & Laura Taylor (Poteau, OK) and Clint & Michelle Taylor (Katy);  grandchildren Courtney  & husband, Brandon Tipton, Leslie & husband Casey Hemphill, Garrett & wife Erin Lewandowski, Dr. Kellie & husband Jordan Hale, Emily & husband Connor Inglish, Madison & husband Austin Teague, Sydney & husband Chase Cardiff and Sallie Taylor; great grandchildren Mackenzie Clark, Brandt Tipton, Beckett Tipton and Marie Lewandowski; sisters Cynthia Richardson, Karen & brother-in-law Mark Zambon, Melinda & brother-in-law Andrew Kent;  brother-in-laws Billy & sister-in-law Carol Hegar, Doug & sister-in-law Misslette Hegar; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, August 19, 2022, from 5-7pm. Funeral Services will be Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 11am at Canon Funeral Home with Hollas Hoffman officiating. Interment will follow at Waller Cemetery.