Robert Nelson Taylor, 73, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away August 19, 2014 at his residence. He was born September 22, 1940 in Port Arthur, TX to Robert Presley Taylor and Rosie May Bagget. He was a retired welder, having worked in marine construction.
Survivors include, wife, Elaine Taylor of Port Arthur; daughters, Marie Avery and husband, Jeffery of Troy, MO; Tomiko Cope and husband, Larry of Baytown, TX; Imia Gralino and husband, James of Nederland, TX. Son, Charles Taylor and wife, Lena of Nederland, TX. Sisters, Ruth Largent of Centerville, TX; Johnnie Mae Bodin of Beaumont, TX, Carrienell Guthrie of Livingston, TX, Loyce Weeks of Dam-B, TX, Joyce Free of Deridder, LA, Edith Kenney of Dam-B, TX. Brothers, James A. Taylor of Kirbyville, TX and Roy Taylor of Kirbyville, TX. Grandchildren, Amanda Copeland; James Watkins; Quentin Taylor; Michael Copeland; Kassondra Egly; Carolyn Watkins; Brandon Taylor; Matthew Avery; Emily Avery. Great-granchildren, Natalie Jade Taylor; Kaylee Rayne Taylor; Zooey Lynn Taylor and Lillirose Marie Egly.