Earl "Buddy" Taylor, 77, of Alvarado, Texas, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014 in Kindred Hospital, Mansfield, Texas.
Buddy was born in Lillian, Texas on May 5, 1936, the son of Earl Taylor and Linne Lou Uselton Taylor.
He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and retired from the United States Navy September 30, 1975.
Buddy is survived by one brother, Doyle Taylor and wife, Yolanda; one sister, Betty Lou Raines; his best friend, Mert Roberts; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Linnie Taylor; brothers, Tommy Taylor and Virgil Taylor; sister, Mary Jo Hogan; and wife, Ruby Taylor.