CENTERTOWN, Ky. — Joseph Lee Taylor I, 71, of Beaver Dam, the proud father of three children, died peacefully in his sleep on Aug. 10, 2024. He was born in Centertown on Oct. 22, 1952, to Jess and Marie Taylor.
Joseph graduated from Ohio County High School in 1970. After graduation, he joined the Marine Corps.
He took great pride in hunting and fishing. He was a true blue, die-hard, Dallas Cowboys fan, never missing a game.
Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Marie Taylor.
He is survived by his three children, eight grandchildren, three great-granddaughters, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Joseph was a devoted and loving father to Jennifer Taylor (Tommy Stinnett), of Island, Kentucky, Joseph Taylor (Jessica Preston), of Masonville, Kentucky, and Travis Taylor (Nicki Taylor), of Boonville, Indiana, who will dearly miss him and the life lessons he imparted on them.
Services will be held at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam, Kentucky, on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 11 a.m. with Bro. Charlie Taylor officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Central Grove Cemetery in Centertown.
Online condolences may be sent to bevilbrosfuneralhomes.com.