Lonnie L. Taylor

Lonnie LeRoy Taylor was the youngest of 4 children born in Fairbury, Nebraska on October 5, 1953. He passed away in Geneva, Nebraska on February 26, 2022 at the age of 68 years, 4 months, and 21 days. Lonnie spent most of his life in Fairmont, Nebraska where he met his wife Debbie. They were joined in marriage on May 11, 1979. They were blessed with a daughter and son along with three wonderful grandchildren, who were the light of his life. Over the years he worked as a carpenter for West Brothers, Chuck Hulse, and then for himself. He spent a couple of years working at Lewis and Clark Lake at the marina where his love of boating and camping began. He then worked for Fairmont Public School as a janitor. He enjoyed working with the staff and students. His last job was working as a pilot car driver for Jim Daws, his longtime childhood friend. Lonnie had 2 passions, cooking and being a volunteer fireman. He indulged his love of cooking and grilling with Prime Time Catering and his partner and close friend Bobby Hoeft. Lonnie served as a volunteer fireman for 40 years on the Fairmont Fire Department. He had posts of Fire Chief, assistant Fire Chief, and President over the years. Lonnie was preceded in death by his mother Ruby and step father Max West and mother-in-law Shelia Richards. Lonnie is survived by his wife Debbie; daughter April (Mike) Faubion of Malcolm, Nebraska; son Wade Taylor of Wisner, Nebraska; granddaughters Izzy and Emmy Faubion; grandson Ryker Taylor; sisters Juanita Rice of Lincoln, Nebraska and Deanna(Ron) Perkins of McCool Junction, Nebraska; brother James (Alane) Patterson of Mountain Home, Arkansas; nieces and nephews, along with all of his friends he made over the years. A Memorial Service for Lonnie was held on Friday, March 4, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fairmont Community Church in Fairmont, Nebraska. Pastor Monica Magoola presided over the Memorial Service. Juanita Rice & Deanna Clare Perkins provided the prelude music for the Memorial Service. The recorded selections “Somewhere Over The Rainbow,” “The Dance,” “Tears In Heaven,” and “Lost In The 50’s” were played during the Memorial Service. Honorary Pallbearers included Jim Daws, Bobby Hoeft, Mark Lightwine, Jeff Neiman, Roger Glenn, Tom Hassler, David Bottrell, Vern Galusha, and Matt Bettger. It was Lonnie’s wish to be cremated and a private Interment will be held at a later date. Farmer & Son Funeral Home was in care of the arrangements and online condolences can be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com Memorials are suggested to the family.

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Lonnie L. Taylor

October 5, 1953 - February 26, 2022