MICHAEL DAVID TAYLOR, age 53, of Winchester, Tenn., departed this life on Monday, November 5, 2018, at his residence.  Mr. Taylor was born on January 18, 1965, in Winchester, Tenn., to the late Clarence Earl Taylor and Nellie Morris Taylor. He was employed for approximately 15 years at the former Decherd Marble and Granite Company.  His last place of employment was as a truck driver for Tyson.  Mr. Taylor was a Christian.  He enjoyed fishing and was considered a "shade tree" mechanic.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Taylor was predeceased by his sisters; Aline Taylor and Myrtle Fay Taylor Caldwell and brothers; Robert E. Taylor and Christopher Carroll.  He is survived by a special cousin, Randy Taylor, of Winchester and many more to numerous to list. Aunts; Martha Morris Kendall of Estill Springs, Tenn., and Beatrice Taylor Branch of Winchester.  Uncle, Hulen Morris, of Winnsboro, Texas.  Nieces; Brandy Taylor of Decherd and Christie Zendzian of Dyer, Indiana, nephews; Robert E. Taylor, of Spring Hill, Tenn., John Clay Carroll of Huntland, Tenn. and Blayne Earl Carroll of Cleveland, Tenn.

Visitation will be held on Thursday evening, November 8 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services.  A Memorial service will follow at 7:00 P.M. with his cousin, Randy Taylor conducting the eulogy.