Weldon Easter Taylor passed away on September 10, 2018 just 4 days short of his 97th birthday. Weldon lived in Irving, TX, for 54 years, where he was also a beloved and devoted member of Plymouth Park Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon. He was an active member, of the Church in various capacities and a member of the Joy group, Joyful Noise Senior Choir. He served on the Budget Committee and was well -known for grilling hamburgers, hotdogs and chicken for the congregation on Wednesday evenings. In 2011, he received the "Life Deacon" award. Weldon became a Deacon at the age of 26 and served his Lord and Savior for 70 years. Weldon had always taken part in and held offices in various Civic Clubs, having been a past member JC's in Hillsboro, TX and Rotary Club of Mexia, TX and served as President of Credit Executives of Irving. He was a member of the Irving Kiwanis Club and Chairman of Circle K. Committee. He participated in United Fund as Loan Executive and took part in United Fund, YMCA and Boy Scout drives, as well as various other civic endeavors in the community. Having held various positions, Weldon retired from the Lone Star Gas Company after 35 years. Weldon is a WWII Veteran. He joined the U.S. Army in 1942 and served his country until November 1945, serving for 9 months Stateside and entering the European Theater of War in 1942 where he served in Iceland, England, France, Belgium and Germany. Weldon is preceded in death by his parents, Everett T. and Eunice Easter Taylor of Itasca, TX and his wife of more than 60 years, Luthene Etter Taylor of Irving. Weldon is survived by son, Weldon Wade and wife Dianne Taylor of Itasca; Daughter, Rhonda and husband Eddie Allums of Rosenberg and son, Byron and wife Tamara of Carrollton; Brothers, Everette Jr. of Tyler and John Byron of Ft. Worth; Grandchildren, Stacie and husband, Don Stewart, Nicolas and wife Brooke, Bryce and wife Rachel and Christopher Taylor and Trevor Taylor; Great-Grandchildren, Madi, Amelia and Beckhamm Stewart, Zakary and Kenzlie Taylor, Bennett and Paisley Taylor and many Nieces and Nephews. Weldon, our Dad, Granddaddy, Great-Granddaddy, Pop and friend was a Godly man known for his love for God, his kind spirit and sweet inviting smile. A strong, Christian man, he truly never met a stranger and took the opportunity to witness and minister to all that he met. He was so loved by all and has left a void, not only in our hearts, but in this world. Visitation will be Thursday, September 13, from 6:00 to 8:00pm at Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home in Irving, TX. Funeral service will be Friday, September 14, at 11:00am at Plymouth Park Baptist Church, Irving, TX. Interment will follow the service at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, Irving, TX. Memorial contributions may be made to Joyful Noise Senior Choir or the Building Fund at Plymouth Park Baptist Church. SERVICES

Visitation

Thursday, September 13, 2018 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, Texas 75062

Funeral Service

Friday, September 14, 2018 11:00 AM

Plymouth Park Baptist Church 1714 N. Story Road Irving, Texas 75061

Committal Service

Friday, September 14, 2018

Oak Grove Memorial Gardens 1413 E. Irving Blvd. Irving, TX 75060