Mickey Glen Taylor, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, was called to heaven on the glory train on March 13, 2025, at his home in Bridge City.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch. Burial with military honors will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, on August 9, 1948, he was the son of Robert Reese Taylor and Ada Lee Butler Taylor. Mickey led a life marked by dedication, service, and an abiding passion for his interests. Mickey graduated from South Park High School in 1966, laying the foundation for a career in the automotive industry that would span several decades. He made significant contributions while working for notable establishments such as Beaumont Motors, Chevy Land, JK Chevrolet, Coleman Bernard Olds and Cadillac, Curtis Pontiac, Mike Smith, and Orange Chrysler, where he excelled in both parts management and customer service. His knowledge and expertise were widely respected in the industry, and he enjoyed a fulfilling career until his retirement. A proud veteran, Mickey served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. His time in service was an important chapter of his life, he was a disabled veteran and a member of the VA. Mickey's passions extended beyond his professional life; he had a deep love for model trains that began in 1972, thanks to his neighbor John Block's influence. Over the course of more than 50 years, he embraced the world of model trains with fervor. He was a proud member of the Southeast Texas Historical Society, the East Texas Gulf Model Railroad, and the Orange Model Railroad Club. Mickey’s home layout, known as the Port Taylor and Pacific Model Railroad, was a testament to his creativity, featuring detailed designs that spanned imaginary routes from Shreveport, Louisiana, to El Paso, Texas. Mickey met the love of his life, Sheryl, in 1980 and sealed his love and devotion to her on October 2, 1982 with family and friends at First Baptist Church of Bridge City. His devotion to train modeling allowed him to connect with many enthusiasts and share in the joys of this beloved hobby. From weekly Saturday outings to Tower 74 in Beaumont with the Jackson family and kids, to the bowling league matches in Port Arthur with Sheryl, fishing with his kids and sharing his love of Elvis, and spending time with his children with indulging in fair foods every year at the DeQuincy Rail Road Festival. Mickey Glen Taylor is survived by his family and friends who will cherish his memory and carry forward his legacy of kindness, passion, and dedication. His contributions to the community and the bonds he forged throughout his life will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ada Taylor; and his siblings, Lou Cornett, and Kim Dickerson.
He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Sheryl Ann Taylor; his son, Joshua Glen Taylor and wife, Regan; his daughter, Joy Adalee Taylor; his grandchild, Isaac Glen Taylor; his siblings, Robert Taylor, Jerry Taylor, and Norma Ashworth; and numerous other loving nieces, nephews, family members, and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Joshua Glen Taylor, Isaac Glen Taylor, Christopher Neil Harvey, Mark Henry Duplantis, Adam Lynn Woodard, and Paul Thomas Woodard. Serving as honorary pallbearer will be Big John Jackson, John Jackson IV, Jason R. Jackson, John Robert Woodard, and Cody A. Theriot.