Orley Hershel Taylor

Orley Hershel Taylor, age 85, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday, April 19, 2022. He was born December 25, 1936 in Wirth, Ark., the son of James Walter and Ora Kester Taylor, who preceded him in death. He was a retired carpenter and loved to joke around, dance, enjoyed family gatherings and played the mandolin in his earlier years. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Emailee Holland Taylor; three sons, James Taylor and his wife Dana of Hogeye, Sheldon Taylor of Fayetteville, and Rocky Taylor of Prairie Grove; a brother, Joe Taylor of Mo.; seven grandchildren, Mandi Shields, Tarin Thomas, Jacob Taylor, Lucas Taylor, Zachary Taylor, Olivia Taylor-McLaughlin and Joe Taylor; five great-grandchildren, Abie Thomas, Deven Thomas, Justin Hall, Allison Hall and Logan Hall; and one great-great-grandchild, Payton Hall. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Moore's Chapel in Fayetteville. To place an online tribute, please visit www.bernafuneralhomes.com