Mr. Kenneth Allen Taylor, better known as Kenny, age 82, of Winfield of the Wayside community, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at his residence.

Mr. Taylor was born on April 24, 1937 in Wayside, AL to Maud and Cammie McDonald Taylor. Kenny was employed with International Harvester Company in Illinois for over 30 years building Farmall Tractors. He enjoyed squirrel and rabbit hunting, fishing with his grandchildren, and working in his garden. Kenny was a devoted Alabama fan and a remarkable musician and singer; most people say has sounded like Johnny Cash.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 53 years, Rosalie Pool Taylor, daughter, Colleen Ishmael, grandchildren, Curtis Ishmael (Melissa Wiersma) of IL, Douglas Ishmael (Lisa) of Winfield, Lynsy Mackum (Jerry) of IL, Christa Taylor, and Christopher Taylor both of CO, ten great grandchildren, a sister, Donna Faye Brown of Sulligent a brother, Joe Taylor (Betty) of Amory, MS, a sister in law, Wanda Taylor of Winfield, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.  Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his father, Maud Taylor and his mother Cammie McDonald Taylor, son, Rick Taylor, sister, Euline Ward and brothers, J.D. and Robert Taylor.

Funeral services for Mr. Taylor will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Old Union Cemetery near Wayside. The visitation will be held on Saturday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. (service time) at the funeral home. Bowen Funeral Home serving the Taylor family.