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Weldon Lee Taylor

December 23, 1930 - May 16, 2011
Service
Knott Baptist
Thursday 5/19, 10:00 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Wednesday 5/18, 7:07 pm
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705

Weldon Lee TaylorDecember 23, 1930 – May 16, 2011Weldon was born on a stormy night in Gunter, Texas and since Dan and Minabell didn't have enough money to pay the doctor, they bartered with him for millet seed. Weldon attended high school in Sherman, Texas where he was a cheerleader. He served in the US Navy from 1950 until 1954. After his duty in the Navy, Weldon enrolled at Texas Tech University where he met the love of his life Betty Harry. He worked at Hemphill Wells and at the Ford house in order to have money for school and to court Betty. He and Betty were married on May 26, 1956. In 1964, Weldon, Betty, Cindy and Perry moved to Midland. He served as deacon at Crestview Baptist Church and Fannin Terrace Baptist Church and later became a member of First Baptist Church. He read scripture to the children at the breakfast table each morning. He was lovingly called Buttercup or Butter by many of his family members. He loved to hunt and fish. Weldon was always encouraging to his loved ones, but his greatest strengths were faithful advice and wisdom.Weldon was a hard worker all of his life. He began working as a young boy mowing yards for money. After graduating Texas Tech, he worked for Travelers Insurance Company for many years. He managed repossessed houses and sold excess inventory before starting his own business, Weldon Taylor Realtors. He also owned Weldon Taylor's Realty USA and Weldon Taylor Appraisals. He held the RM designation in the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers and the SRA designation from the Appraisal Institute. He served as President of the Board of Realtors in 1972 and as State Director for the Texas Association of Realtors. Survivors include his wife Betty; daughter, Cindy and husband Jeff Harper; sons, Perry and wife Anna Taylor and Forrest Taylor; two precious grandchildren, JD Harper and Cristin Harper, both seniors at Texas A&M University.The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 from 6:30 until 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at First Baptist Church of Midland with Dr. Randel Everett and Rev. David Johnson of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.,

Service
Knott Baptist
Thursday 5/19, 10:00 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
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Wednesday 5/18, 7:07 pm
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
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Weldon Lee TaylorDecember 23, 1930 – May 16, 2011Weldon was born on a stormy night in Gunter, Texas and since Dan and Minabell didn't have enough money to pay the doctor, they bartered with him for millet seed. Weldon attended high school in Sherman, Texas where he was a cheerleader. He served in the USContinue Reading

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Gary Doggett left a message on December 30, 2011:
So sorry to just now hear of Weldon's passing. Betty, we send our most sincere sympathy to you and your family. Gary
Retha Peterson left a message on May 23, 2011:
A true gentleman is the best description of Weldon. Knowing Weldon and his family was truly a joy. My thoughts and prayers are wilth all of you at this time.........May God Bless You Retha
ERVEN & DEAN FISHER left a message on May 19, 2011:
BETTY, OUR HEARTS ARE HEAVY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WE HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT OLD TIMES AT FANNIN TERRACE IN THE EARLY 70'S. MAY GOD COMFORT AMD STRENGTHEN YOU IN THESE DIFFICULT TIMES. ERVEN & DEAN
Bob and Patty Dozier left a message on May 19, 2011:
Perry, we're so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in our prayers. Bob and Patty Dozier
Susan Yanacek left a message on May 19, 2011:
Frank and I are truly sorry to hear about the passing of your father. He was admired by many! I know your loss is great and I pray our Lord will lift your spirits. Thank you Perry for your friendship.
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Ray & Joyce Smith left a message on May 18, 2011:
Weldon Taylor was a fine gentleman. He always had a kind word for everyone and was a great businessman as well. Weldon will really be missed but he will be remembered for along time because of the kuind of person he was.
Sharon McKandles left a message on May 18, 2011:
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Weldon. I always enjoyed seeing him when he would bring an appraisal into the office. If I knew he was there, I would make a point to come up and say hello. He will be missed very much. I learned a lot from him. May God bless all of you at this time. Sharon
Keith, Hazel & BeaLea Somerville left a message on May 18, 2011:
We're so very sorry for your loss. Our sincerest prayers are with you. Please call on us if we can help in any way. Keith, Hazel, BeaLea & their chocolate Lab SmarTee
Lisa Buescher left a message on May 18, 2011:
Thank you, Weldon, for your many years of service. You shall be greatly missed. May peace be with you and your family.
Scott Bowden left a message on May 18, 2011:
Not a finer gentleman than Weldon Lee. I am proud to have known him and to say he was my friend. Scott
Wayne and Kathy Hollingshead left a message on May 17, 2011:
You all are in our thoughts and prayers, and may God's peace be with you! We love and miss you, Wayne and Kathy
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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