Donald L. Taylor, 87, of Du Quoin, passed away at 12:45 A.M., Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at the SIH Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.
Don had worked as a carpenter.  He was a member of Dowell Baptist Church.  Don enjoyed riding horses and motorcycles.
He was born January 25, 1938 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Arthur Sylvester and Edith (Vancil) Taylor.
He married Judith L. Whitaker on July 16, 1956 in Hernando, MS and she preceded him in death on April 15, 1995.  He then married Gail (Roznowski) George on January 13, 1996 in Du Quoin, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, two daughters - Catherine Braughton and husband Webb of Nashville, TN and Debra Wadkins of Du Quoin, two sons - Richard Taylor of Nashville, TN and Michael Taylor and Susan Seyferth of Du Quoin, two step children - Lori Coker and husband James of Du Quoin and Michael George and wife Dana of Oakville, MO, eight grandchildren  - Paige Phillips of Collinsville, IL, Leah Williams and husband Matt of Ellettsville, IN, Madolyn Ryan and husband Kyle of Du Quoin, Samantha Phillips and Dustin Knapp of Tamaroa, Natalie Stage and husband James of Hoffman Estates, IL, Daniel Braughton of Nashville, TN, Eric Braughton and wife Mindi of Nolensville, TN, and Richard Taylor II and wife Amy of Middleton, NH, four step grandchildren - Kody Leehy and Melissa Anderson of Du Quoin, Brittany Albaugh and husband Denny of Du Quoin, Holly Nichols and husband Matthew of Pinckneyville, and Jami Harriss and husband Donald of Lafayette, CO, and thirteen great grandchildren - Delmer Neal, Clive Williams, Lyla Williams, James Harriss, Alexander Harriss, Aurelia Harriss, Ezra Ryan, Finn Ryan, Beau Ryan, Malachi, Ezra, Mia Nichols, and Wesley Nichols.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, step dad - Richard Boerman, and great grandson - Caspian Rhyss Taylor.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Monday, December 1, 2025 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Phillip White officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Monday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to Dowell Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.