With deep love, we announce the passing of John Franklin Taylor, "Frank,". Frank, age 81, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026, in Bandera, Texas. More than anything, Frank cherished the time he spent with his family and grandchildren, and he loved his wife, Janice, dearly through their more than 50 years together. He is survived by his wife, Janice Taylor; three children Mike Taylor, Misty Tucker (Jeff), Jill Dickerson (Jerry); five grandchildren, Allyson Wright (Allen), Brooke Guild (Tyler), Bailey Beecroft (Davy), Jonathan Triplett, Leif Shelton; and five great-grandchildren Asher Perez, Denver Guild, Claire Beecroft, Savannah Guild, and Miles Beecroft. Frank is preceded in death by his father, John Taylor; his mother, Mildred Inez Taylor; and his sister, Dorinda Taylor.

Frank was born on January 14, 1945, in Washington, North Carolina, to John and Mildred Taylor. He graduated from Fort Myers High School in Florida. On December 24, 1975, Frank married the love of his life, Janice, in Aransas Pass, Texas, beginning 50 years of marriage built on love, laughter, and family. Frank spent 33 years in Ingleside, Texas, working as a shrimper along the Gulf Coast. In 2005, he retired and moved to Bandera, trading his shrimping boots for cowboy boots in the Cowboy Capital of the World.

Frank spent his retirement years doing what many of us would consider a peaceful, relaxing dream life. He found joy in the simple things — a good cup of coffee on a quiet morning, watching a NASCAR race, feeding the deer and chickens, saving scraps to share with his beloved dog, or sitting back with a good cigar. He loved taking walks along the river in his backyard and could often be found working on one of his many hobbies and projects. Whether he was creating yard art, re-purposing old antique cars, building a sauna, tending to his garden, or simply enjoying the beauty of the land around him, Frank was happiest when he was working with his hands and making something of his own. He never seemed to run out of ideas or projects, and there was always something to tinker with, build, fix, or grow.

For Frank, retirement wasn't about slowing down — it was about having the freedom to enjoy the things he loved most: the land he called home, the animals he cared for, the projects that kept his hands busy, a good cigar, and the quiet moments that made life meaningful. Above all, he loved his family, his friends, and his loyal dogs.

Frank cherished his role as a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. When his daughters were raising their girls, he loved helping them whenever he could and enjoyed taking his granddaughters to the park, making memories with them along the way. In retirement, Frank especially treasured the time he spent with his first great-grandson, Asher. He loved being his babysitter and soaking up every moment together. Although he took his job as a great-grandpa seriously, he was also known to occasionally be found "sleeping on the job" while babysitting Asher — a memory that will surely bring smiles and laughter to the family for years to come.

The family has requested private funeral services. 

Arrangements are entrusted to Bandera Funeral Chapel.