Joe Pate Taylor, 71, of Rye, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, May 6. 2026 at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. He was born on March 7,1955 to Travis and Flossie Gertrude Taylor.
Joe retired from Potlatch and then enjoyed many years of bow hunting and fishing. He also loved to tell stores, listen to music and going out to eat. He is now getting to enjoy all of those things with the ones who have gone on before him. Just imagine all the story telling going on with his Mama, Daddy, sisters Pat and Glenda, brother Ed along with other family and friends.
He is survived by wife Martie Taylor, daughter Candace Barnard (Joseph) of Rye, Grandchildren Taylor and Callie Jo Barnard. Brothers Tim Taylor (Teresa) and Bob Taylor. As well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
His ashes have been spread at some of his favorite hunting spots.