J D Taylor passed away on November 7, 2013 in Midland, Texas. Memorial services will be held at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 2:00pm, with Pastor Robert Barndt officiating.J D was born on October 29, 1938 to Wade and Louise Taylor near Blossom, Texas. He was raised to be a kind and caring man by his parents. He married the love of his life, Janice Goetz Taylor, in 1980 and together they raised his two children, Angela and Terry. After 33 years of marriage and over twenty years in the Midland community, he had established himself as the man his parents had raised him to be. He was an amazing cook who loved to bar-b-q and make homemade bread. He shared his skills with the community as a cook for numerous fundraisers. J D loved the outdoors and was a strong believer in the value of family. He loved traveling, telling old stories, and spending time with his family and friends. J D will be remembered for his outgoing personality, loving nature, and fun-loving way of life. J D never met a stranger and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.J D is survived by his wife, Janice Taylor; daughter, Angela Barnett and husband Bud; son, Terry Taylor; sister, Carolyn Riddle and husband J.C.; brother in law, Randy Goetz and wife, Sally and family; brother in law, Terry Goetz and family; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.He is preceded in death by his parents, Wade and Louise, a brother, A.V. Taylor, a sister, Jessie Aulgur, and a son, Joshua Dean Taylor.,