Alan Ray Taylor “Speedy” 60, of Lumberton, Texas, left this earthly home on Friday, May 23, 2014. He is survived by his daughters, Samantha Lynn Taylor of Kountze and Amy Taylor Collazo and her husband, Justin of Port Neches; his brother, Tommy Taylor of Silsbee; and mother and step-father, Arlene and Marion Marceaux of Kaplan, Louisiana. He is preceded in death by his father, Homer Ray Taylor.

He was born on February 6, 1954 in Beaumont. Speedy was a 1972 graduate of Nederland High School. He went on to work in the off shore drilling industry before becoming a sheetrock and paint contractor. Most recently, God blessed him with amazing new friends and a wonderful job with Micro Integration.

Speedy loved to play disc golf. He found so much joy, friendship, and acceptance amongst this great group of people. He lived a life full of adventure, great memories, and of course, a few mishaps along the way. He was truly one of a kind. Through the tough times, Speedy found grace and forgiveness from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Though we will miss his face, his jokes, and his “profound moments of epiphany” we find solace in the truth that this life is but a vapor in the heavenly realm and he is spending eternity with our Father.

A Graveside Service will be held at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches on Monday, May 26, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Tim Hanley officiating. A gathering of the family and friends will be held at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland on Sunday, May 25, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.