Michael Paul Taylor

Michael Paul Taylor, 77, of Springdale, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale. He was born March 21, 1948 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to Willard Paul Taylor and Oda Vea Warren Taylor. Michael was a graduate of the Huntsville High School Class of 1966. He joined the United States Air Force in July 1966. After returning from Vietnam he married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Naomi Fowler, on March 29, 1968. Mike continued serving in the Air Force all over the world until his retirement in 1988. After his military career, Mike went to work for First National Bank, which later became First Security Bank, for over twenty years until his retirement in 2019. Mike had a servant's heart serving others locally, nationally, and internationally. He was an active member of Cross Church Springdale since 1988. He volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and The American Red Cross for many years. He was a member of the Arkansas Southern Baptist Disaster Relief for almost thirty years. “If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there shall My servant also be; if anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.” John 12:26 He was a faithful member of the Friday Men’s Bible Study; they met every Friday for over thirty years at 7 am at Susans in Springdale to enjoy good food, fellowship with others, and to study the Word of God. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Naomi Taylor of the home; two sons, Bryon Taylor and wife Melanie of Springdale and Jeff Taylor and wife Jennifer of Springdale; one brother, Kerry Taylor and wife Alice of Virginia; two sisters, Deanna Hollingsworth and husband Burl of Elm Springs and Leanna Hollingsworth of Springdale; six grandchildren, Megan Encinias and husband Jude of Portales, New Mexico, Zach Taylor and wife Haley of Cabot, Arkansas, Liem Taylor and wife Cassia of Conway, Arkansas, Josh Taylor, Lyla Taylor, and Luke Taylor all of Springdale. Brother-in-law Wyllie Fowler and wife Laura of Springdale, Sister-in-law Rose Fowler of Huntsville, and multiple nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2pm at Cross Church Springdale with Pastor Keith Harmon officiating. Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, from 5-7pm at Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale. My Dad loved God, his family, and others. He was a shining example of a Godly man. My brother and I are better people because of him. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Arkansas Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Here is a direct link to the Disaster Relief donation site https://app.easytithe.com/App/Form/9e951403-b84b-4b7f-b87f-cc29d179501f Or you can mail a contribution on Mike’s behalf directly the ABSC convention office. Note on it, Disaster Relief, in honor of Mike Taylor Arkansas Baptist State Convention 10 Remington Drive Little Rock, Arkansas 72204 Online condolences may be left at www.siscofuneral.com

Michael Paul Taylor

March 21, 1948 - July 5, 2025