A Celebration of Life for Mr. Landon Tanner Taylor, age 16, of Fayetteville, TN, will be conducted Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 4 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Bates and Bro. Wayne Hollingsworth officiating. Burial will follow in Booneville Cemetery. His friends will serve as pallbearers and the Lincoln County High School Falcon football team as honorary pallbearers. Landon passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016.
Landon was a native of Lincoln Co., TN, a student at Lincoln County High School, and a member of the Heritage Baptist Church. He loved coon and deer hunting, fishing, archery, the outdoors and farming. He was #54 on the LCHS Varsity Falcon Football team.
Survivors include his parents Christy and Jeremy Amacher, Jerry Hollingsworth, Edwin and Misty Taylor, siblings Kinley Hollingsworth, Blakeleigh Mclain Taylor, step-siblings Brandon Amacher, Mason Amacher, Preslie Amacher, grandparents Clayton and Tonya Eslick, Joe and Brenda Burns, Nelson and Sharon Taylor, Wanda and Wayne Hollingsworth, great grandparents Clay and Mattie Mae Sawyer, Walter Fred Rutledge, uncles Chad and Amanda George Eslick, Joseph and Stephanie Burns, Steve Evans, Jeremy and Kelsey Taylor, and aunt Jennifer and Steve Gentry. He is preceded in death by his great grandfather Allen Lewter great grandmother Martha Ann Rutledge, great grandparents Horace and Laura Dee Eslick, and great uncle Joe M. Eslick and great uncle Ricky Allen Lewter.
Visitation with the family will be Friday, July 8, 2016 from 3 until 8 p.m. and Saturday from 3 until time of service at 4 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.
In Lieu of flowers memorial can be made to the Landon Tanner Taylor memorial fund at First National Bank.
43 Comments To "Landon Tanner Taylor"
#1 Comment By Hayley Newton On July 7, 2016 @ 9:12 pm
I’m praying for y’all, I love y’all so much. I know it’s hard, y’all were like my second family, it kinda feels like my own brother was taken, stay strong, sending lots of prayers
#2 Comment By Nanette Faulkner Taylor On July 7, 2016 @ 9:23 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I do not know any of the family except Clayton and Joe Eslick. I was raised in Booneville.
#3 Comment By Clay Jones On July 7, 2016 @ 9:29 pm
U were a great friend and I’m going to miss all the memories we had in football and all the memories we had in the hallway with bubba squad. Fly high Landon Taylor #forever54
#4 Comment By Randy Hicks On July 7, 2016 @ 9:39 pm
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
#5 Comment By Whitney Winsett On July 7, 2016 @ 9:40 pm
I love y’all so much and I’m praying for y’all he was the sweetest person I have ever met #forever54
#6 Comment By Jessica davern On July 7, 2016 @ 9:50 pm
You were so so loved landon. Nothing breaks my heart more than the fact you eont be at school to annoy me anymore. Prayers for your family
#7 Comment By Vanessia Steelman On July 7, 2016 @ 10:45 pm
Landon was always a bright spot while a student at NGA. He was kind, considerate, always smiling and willing to help others. His legacy will live on and he will be missed by many.
#8 Comment By Ray and Sonya Koehler On July 7, 2016 @ 10:49 pm
Landon you are a sweet precious soul!! Mrs Sonya will forever miss you ALWAYS giving me a hug and saying “hey and how is everybody?! “I love you and I love your family !! But I know your uncle Joe sure is happy to see you sweetie !!! My heart is so sad Landon?.
#9 Comment By Wayne & Robbie Norman On July 7, 2016 @ 11:10 pm
Christy my heart goes out to you on this terrible loss. Landon was the sweetest most polite young man I have ever had the privilege to meet. Our Prayers are with you, Kinley and the rest of your family for the days to come. We are all heartbroken over your loss. Lean on God and he will guide you through this tragedy.
#10 Comment By Lexie mcdonald On July 7, 2016 @ 11:26 pm
Landon you were such a sweet soul.! And missed by many. But God has a plan for everything! I love you sweet boy! I will cherish all the memories that we have together! Never forget jammin out in your truck while it was pouring rain out! I’ll see you one day baby boy! Fly high sweet angel!❤️
#11 Comment By Hollie Taylor On July 7, 2016 @ 11:27 pm
Thoughts and prayers with the whole family! Landon touched so many lives with just his amazing smile and humor! I will never forget the laughs and talks we shared!
#12 Comment By Wanda Shelton On July 7, 2016 @ 11:58 pm
There are no words I can say that will make this easier, but know that I am praying for your family and the LCHS family.
#13 Comment By Charlie and Micki Rogers On July 8, 2016 @ 12:53 am
May God wrap his loving and caring arms around your family at this difficult time. Know that you are in so many prayers. May God guide you and give you comfort in the days to come.
#14 Comment By Paula Fitch Pitts On July 8, 2016 @ 1:03 am
Brenda, so sorry to hear about your grandson. May God be with you and the entire family. Praying for you all
#15 Comment By Kay Tallent On July 8, 2016 @ 1:53 am
My thoughts and prayers are with you all…
#16 Comment By chloe On July 8, 2016 @ 2:30 am
im praying for your sweet family! i know its hard for yall right now but it will get easier and you have tons of love around yall.
#17 Comment By Diaane and Buddy Jefferies On July 8, 2016 @ 3:10 am
You will truely be missed at the Dairy D’Lite. We are praying for the family and so, so sorry for the loss of Landon..
#18 Comment By The Rev. Fonda Blair On July 8, 2016 @ 3:26 am
Landon,
So young and full of life and promise. My prayers for the entire family and strength for the years ahead going on without him. God bless you all in your loss.
#19 Comment By The Rev. Fonda Blair On July 8, 2016 @ 3:28 am
May all the young people live their lives whereby they. Can see Him in heaven. He was a blessing in his short life and touched so many.
#20 Comment By Gene & Kati Pack On July 8, 2016 @ 4:02 am
We are pray for your family. So sorry to hear about your loss.
#21 Comment By Stacey On July 8, 2016 @ 4:34 am
Rest in peace little one u will be missed
Taken to soon but God had a plan for you in heaven
#22 Comment By Robert Bevels On July 8, 2016 @ 6:27 am
Landon was a joy to anyone he met. With a smile on his face constantly. He was a teammate every team needs. This football, coon, and deer season are for buddy. Watch over us and keep us safe on and off the field
#23 Comment By Linda Potee On July 8, 2016 @ 12:39 pm
Brenda, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart hurts for you and your family. I didn’t know your grandson, but have heard so many beautiful things about him.
#24 Comment By Brenda Gatlin Anderson On July 8, 2016 @ 12:41 pm
So heartbroken over the loss of this precious child. Brenda, praying for you and your family.
#25 Comment By Diane Rutledge Smith and Curtis Smith On July 8, 2016 @ 12:47 pm
Christy, we are so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Love you.
#26 Comment By Judy Stanford On July 8, 2016 @ 1:04 pm
Prayers going out to the entire family since the first moment I heard of this terrible tragedy. Please God give this family strength and comfort.
#27 Comment By Diana Brooks McBay On July 8, 2016 @ 6:48 pm
My thoughts and prayers go out to all family members and friends… it is not for us to understand why… may God bring you comfort and peace in knowing your loved one is resting in the arms of Jesus and sharing Heaven with those loved ones who have gone on before him…
#28 Comment By Caleb Whitaker On July 8, 2016 @ 7:28 pm
We all gonna miss you dearly man, you always had a smile on your face and always kept us motivated and hyped. We love you landon, #Forever54
#29 Comment By Paula Dollar On July 8, 2016 @ 7:36 pm
Brenda, I am so very sorry for your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
#30 Comment By Heath and Terri Gardner On July 8, 2016 @ 9:12 pm
Jerry, our hearts are broken for you and your family. Although we only met Landon once, it was obvious that he was such a sweet young man. Please know we are praying for strength and comfort now and for the days to come. You are a dear friend and we are just a phone call away if you ever need us.
#31 Comment By Berta Groce On July 8, 2016 @ 11:32 pm
My heart and prayers are with all of you, my cousins and so many other family members. May you be blessed with peace and comfort at this time of terrible loss.
#32 Comment By Mary C. Inabnitt On July 8, 2016 @ 11:51 pm
I’m saddened by the loss of your loved one. I found out about Landon from my Daughter, Becky Lewter. *The Soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears*
#33 Comment By Trace and Jaxson Golden On July 9, 2016 @ 3:16 am
May your precious memories comfort your family for a lifetime
#34 Comment By Jamie,Madison,Candice & Jay Robinson On July 9, 2016 @ 3:07 pm
Edwin,Joe,Brenda & family,
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF SWEET LANDON.HE WAS A SWEET YOUNG MAN. HE WILL REALLY BE MISSED BY EVERYONE WHO KNEW HIM.WE ARE PRAYING FOR EVERYONE.WE LOVE ALL OF THE FAMILY.
#35 Comment By Gilbert & Brenda Donaldson On July 9, 2016 @ 3:20 pm
So sorry to hear of the loss of this young man. Our hearts go out to the family. Our thoughts & Prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. (We go to church with Patty & Michael.) May God comfort you now and days to come. Gilbert & Brenda Donaldson
#36 Comment By Shari Hopkins On July 9, 2016 @ 4:59 pm
Landon was a very sweet young man I truly enjoyed him at NGA he was always asking me for cookies and he got them I love all the kids that has come through NGA God be with the family and the children today Landon thank you for always being sunshine in anyone’s day
#37 Comment By Hannah Norman On July 9, 2016 @ 5:51 pm
I am so very blessed to have known Landon the short time I did. He touched so many hearts. Rest in peace sweet boy. You will be missed.
#38 Comment By Ray & Dana (Phillips) Hartness, Parents of Keevan Hamaker On July 9, 2016 @ 6:43 pm
To the family of Landon, My heart broke when my son Keevan Hamaker called me with the news of his passing. You will be in Our thoughts and prayers. Please remember our loss is Heaven’s gain and one day You will be with your precious Landon again.
#39 Comment By fay On July 9, 2016 @ 7:21 pm
Landon your family lost the light of their lives when God chose you to become his ANGEL
#40 Comment By McSwain Family On July 9, 2016 @ 10:06 pm
So sorry for the loss of Landon. He was a very interesting young man. One of the most polite young boys to ever stay in my home. Thoughts to all the family and friends
#41 Comment By Joyce Kelso Johnson On July 10, 2016 @ 4:28 pm
My heart beaks for you, I am so sorry for your loss. You do not know me but I know what you are going through and I will be praying for your family. I pray God will take care of your family.
#42 Comment By Rebecca Taylor On July 17, 2016 @ 2:21 pm
I want Landon’s parents : Father: Junebug and Wanda & Jerry Hollingsworth grandparents and his great grand mother Aunt Adie Taylor My cousins The Taylor’s family how my heart goes out too you all. He was a loved child by so many not just by his family but by community and class member & schools. Sorry I couldn’t be there. My heart Sorry to hear this sad news. Your in my prays.
Love your cousin Rebecca Taylor
#43 Comment By Brenda Burns On July 25, 2016 @ 7:52 pm
Edwin Taylor was his Father and he will be missed by us all! I am his biological grandmother and Joe Burns grandfather