Christopher "Chris" Taylor

Christopher Richard Taylor, Sr., 59, of Cincinnati, OH, died March 21, 2024.

Chris was born in Cordele, GA on June 24, 1964, to Bobby R. Taylor and the late Martha Sue McNair Taylor. He graduated from Worth County High School in 1982. Shortly thereafter he joined the United States Air Force where he served as a Pararescue Recovery (PJ) Specialist until December 1992.

After his honorable discharge from the USAF, he settled in Destin, Florida where he was the franchise owner and operator of Homes and Land of the Emerald Coast magazine. Additionally, he continued to serve as a PJ in the U.S. Air Force Reserve for six (6) more years.

In 2003, he sold his franchise in Destin and relocated to Nashville, TN as the franchise owner and operator of Homes and Land of the Greater Nashville Area.

He made a career change in 2012, where he began working in turf management with Scott’s, TruGreen, and eventually ExperiGreen in Cincinnati, OH. He lived there until his death.

Chris enjoyed anything and everything outdoors. He loved hiking, camping, canoeing, hunting, fishing, and golfing. He obtained his private pilot’s license in 2003 and logged many hours in the air. He was also an avid football fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and was able to witness them win three national championships.

He is survived by his father, Bobby Richard Taylor, of Cordele, GA, and his sons, Christopher Richard Taylor, Jr. of Franklin, TN and John Luke Taylor (Melissa) of Middletown, OH, grandson Isaac Gabriel Taylor, brother, Craig (Deena) Taylor of Albany, GA, and nieces, Lindsey and Lauren, brother, Jonathan (Rachel) Taylor of Alcoa, TN and nephews, Noah and Weston.

A graveside service will take place on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 10:30am at Chattanooga National Cemetery, 1200 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37404

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