Dalton Taylor, 80, a native of Adair County, KY died May 17, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Dalton was born in Gradyville, KY on February 5, 1938.
Colonel Taylor dedicated his life to serving God, his family, and as a decorated veteran and hero, served his country, which he loved so much, 33 years in the US Air Force. Colonel Taylor enlisted in the Air Force in San Antonio, in 1955, completing his Basic Training at Lackland Air Force Base. Colonel Taylor then began his career as a pilot, upon completing flight school. Colonel Taylor served his country through two tours during the Vietnam War flying B-52 Bombers. He continued his career in significant leadership posts, commanding positions in Aviation, Military Intelligence, Training & Instruction, stationed at Castle AFB, Washington DC, Hickam AFB Hawaii, which most notably culminated to a distinguished position and honor; as a United Nations Joint Services Armistice Affairs, Political & Military Liaison Officer, at Yongsan Army Post, Seoul Korea. There he served as a liaison and negotiator on the DMZ, between South Korea and North Korea. Colonel Taylor, later returned to San Antonio to serve at Kelly AFB at the US Air Force distinguished Electronic Security Command. Colonel Taylor retired from the Air Force in 1989, and later continued to serve his country by passing on his knowledge, expertise and passion for this country and freedom, by developing young people to carry the torch for this country. He dedicated his remaining years by beginning two High School ROTC programs in Bakersfield, CA and most recent at Oak Ridge HS in Houston, TX. He has touched numerous lives through is life lessons and mantra of “Duty, Honor, Country”. He inspired, motivated and educated hundreds of young people to believe in themselves, achieve dreams through education and give back to this country he loved so much.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Yadira Taylor
5 children: Scott Taylor & partner Nela Bennett; Troy Taylor & wife Dawn; Erik Taylor; Belkiss Rodriguez; Juli Silva
10 grandchildren: Judd, Scotty, Brianna, Christian, Nicholas, Raven, Zachary, Jenna, Anthony, and Taylor
3 great grandchildren: Jacob, Olive and Andrea
1 sister: Ruth Moss
On Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 6:00 PM, an Evening Service will be held at Porter Loring on McCullough.
On Friday, May 25, 2018 at 3:00 PM, a Military Service will be held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
On Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 4:00 PM, a Church Service will be held at Gateway Baptist Church in Spring, TX.
Funeral Service: Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 1:00 PM AT Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
Visitation: Tuesday after 10amCT
Burial: Jones Chapel Cemetery in Columbia
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
