Chris Taylor

Chris Barton Taylor passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at his residence in Gillespie

County. Upon his retirement, Chris set off in his camper to work and reside at various state

parks across Texas. He greatly enjoyed his time working at his most recent location, LBJ State

Park.

Chris was born in Ballinger, Texas on Christmas Day, December 25, 1949 to Clements Taylor and

Ouida Sharpes Taylor.

Chris was a resident of the Austin community for 30 years. He was a member of the Texas Exes

and was a hardcore Texas Longhorn fan. Go Horns! He was also a lifelong New York Yankees

fan, his favorite player being Mickey Mantle. Chris also had an encyclopedic knowledge of film

history, and loved to watch and discuss movies with his kids.

He is survived by his son, Zachary Taylor of Austin; daughter Tiffany Taylor of Austin; brother,

Charles Taylor of Abilene, Texas; sisters Charlotte Taylor of Denver, Colorado, and Carolyn

Maxwell of Norman, Oklahoma; as well as a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and a

wonderful group of friends.

The funeral service will be Tuesday, August 27th, at 2:00 p.m. at Lange Funeral Home Chapel in

Ballinger. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, in Ballinger.

Pallbearers for the service include Joe McCreight, Jack Tucker, Ric Witte, Mike Patton, George

Chisholm, Tallion Taylor, Jay Johnson, Randy Mallon, and Rocky Jay.

Honorary Pallbearers include Sam Mendales, Chase Rodgers, Skitch Rougeaux, Zach Adams,

Bryson Maxwell, and Myles Montgomery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donating to the Texas Parks and Wildlife

Foundation.