Joshua Brian Taylor
With our deepest sorrow we announce the unexpected death of our beloved son, Joshua Brian Taylor. Joshua passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 peacefully, with dignity and respect surrounded by his loving family. Joshua was a wonderful son, devoted brother, caring grandson, godson, nephew, cousin and steadfast friend. Joshua is survived by his parents Brian and Becky Taylor, his brother Jeremy and Jeremy's fiancee Brenna Tolan. In Addition, his paternal grandparents Raymond and Maureen Taylor, his maternal Grandmother Betty Daniels and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. Joshua was preceded in death by both sets of his paternal great-grandparents Roy and Anita Taylor and Richard and Mary Whitmore (Nana & Grampy), his maternal grandfather Leonard Daniels, his cousin Benjamin Taylor, his great uncle Fred Taylor, and his dear friend Bert Damron. Joshua was born on September 29, 2000 in Phoenix, Arizona. He attended Thunderbird High School and was part of the 2019 graduating class. Joshua was a fine young man that was so much more than his everyday struggles. He had the natural ability to make friends everywhere he went. He was kind and compassionate and enjoyed maki...[more]View Full Online Obituary and Tributes
everyone laugh and smile. Joshua loved to travel. Domestically he visited Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maryland, California, Florida, Washington, Texas, Washington D.C. and Minnesota. These trips were mainly to visit family and friends but always included some site seeing adventures. He also loved world travel having visited Aruba, Mexico, United Kingdom, France, Monaco, Switzerland, Italy and China. Joshua had a love for tattoos. He believed they should not be regretful, should be personal and used to tell your individual story. Recently, he had been working with his Dad to design a tattoo that would be purposeful and meaningful to them both. Joshua loved to bake, especially pies. He was so proud when they turned out beautiful and delicious. He loved playing video and board games with all of his friends. Even more so he just enjoyed just hanging out with his friends, not doing much of anything, but just being around each other. To say Joshua loved music is probably an understatement. He loved so many genres - heavy metal, rap, reggae, classic rock and even put up listening to Taylor Swift with his Mom. He loved going to live concerts with family and friends. The bands playing did not really matter he just liked being in the moment of the live performance. He was a compassionate man that had such a devotion to all of the dogs that graced his life. He would always use the phrase "Mom so and so and I bonded" and as soon as this conversation was heard it was pretty much a guarantee that the Taylor household was getting a new family member. Jasmine, Shadow, Milo and Andy would all agree. Milo misses his boy greatly. Joshua would want us all to know he loved us very much. For those that knew Joshua, even just a little bit, realize they have lost a shining light in their lives. Joshua would not want us to be in despair over his leaving. He would want his mark on our lives to be permanent and meaningful like his tattoos. Those who had the chance to know Joshua your lives will never be the same and that is a great thing. Joshua knew he was loved by many. As a family we are working at seeking peace with Josh's passing but do take solace in the fact we will see Joshua again. We know Joshua is in God's hands experiencing his grace and glory. He is now care free, worry free and anxiety free. At peace free from all of the pain and suffering he was experiencing. Son, rest in peace and we love you very much. And remember..."Don't worry about a thing, cause everything is gonna be all right..." In lieu of flowers the family would greatly appreciate donations be made to: https://supporting.afsp.org
