Joshua "Josh" Floyd Lee Taylor, Sr., 32 , of Maynardville went to be with the Lord Monday September 12, 2016. He was born September 5, 1984 in Knoxville. Josh was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He loved to work with his hands, especially on cars. He considered himself his family's mechanic. His love for his son and his family was his driving force in life.

Josh was preceded in death by his grandfathers, John Taylor and Roy Maples. He is survived by son, Joshua Floyd Lee Taylor, Jr., parents Tony Taylor, Sr. and Kathy Taylor, siblings Tony Taylor, Jr. (wife, Jesica), Arminda Dozier (husband, Mical), Jason Taylor, Mary Beth Meese (husband, Matthew), Joseph Taylor (wife, Lydia), grandmothers Marilyn Taylor, Ruth Maples, and Patricia Taylor, several aunts, uncles, and cousins, 9 nieces and nephews, and special friend Aundrea Munsey.

Memorial service 7 P.M. Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Halls Baptist Church in Knoxville. Flowers can be sent to Halls Baptist Church 7747 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37938. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.