Walter Stanley Taylor, Jr. 67, of Southaven, MS, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 from brain cancer.

Walter graduated from Humphreys County High School where he played football in Belzoni, MS.  He attended college at MS Delta Community College. Walter's love of hunting and fishing came early when his father would take him and Jimmy on trips. Playing competitive tennis and reading books were among his other interests. Mr. Taylor's various jobs included crop dusting, highway construction, managing body shops, delivering uniforms and tools, and self-employment.

Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Taylor, Sr. and Sandra Hodges Taylor, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Pass Taylor, and Price and Ruth Hodges.

Mr. Taylor is survived by his wife, Lydia Taylor; son, Stan Taylor of Olive Branch, MS; daughter, Shelley Taylor Hopkins and husband Marty Hopkins of Hernando, MS; former wife, Kathy Holliman Taylor of Olive Branch, MS; grandson, Tanner Taylor of Olive Branch, MS, and granddaughter, Madison Taylor Thomas of Southaven, MS. Mr. Taylor also leaves behind his brother, Jimmy Taylor of Sidon, MS; sister, Sandra "Sissy" McLendon, and husband Benny of Belzoni, MS; two stepdaughters, Rachel and Melissa Harris of Memphis, TN; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, November 10, 2020 2:00 pm in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm till 2:00 pm Tuesday at Wilson and Knight Funeral Home. Rev. Steven White will officiate the services.

Wilson and Knight Funeral Home is in charge. Online guest book may be signed at www.wilsonandknight.com