Background
Taylor, John Earl was born on October 13, 1935 in New Orleans. Son of Earl Tobias and Clarice (Hines) Taylor.
Taylor, John Earl was born on October 13, 1935 in New Orleans. Son of Earl Tobias and Clarice (Hines) Taylor.
Bachelor, Texas Tech University, 1957. Master of Theology, Southern Methodist University, 1960.
Associate pastor, Floral Heights United Methodist Church, Wichita Falls, Texas, 1960-1963;
pastor, Wilmer (Texas) United Methodist Church, 1963-1965;
pastor, First United Methodist Church, Archer City, Texas, 1965-1967;
pastor, 1st United Methodist Church, Breckenridge, Texas, 1967-1971;
pastor, 1st United Methodist Church, Grapevine, Texas, 1971-1972;
pastor, University United Methodist Church, Wichita Falls, 1972-1975;
pastor, Plymouth Pk. United Methodist Church, Irving, Texas, 1975-1979;
pastor, Arapaho United Methodist Church, Richardson, Texas, 1979-1981;
pastor, 1st United Methodist Church, Mesquite, Texas, 1981-1985;
pastor, 1st United Methodist Church, Sherman, Texas, 1985-1990;
pastor, First United Methodist Church, Decatur, Texas, since 1990. Member Board Ordained Ministry, North Texas Conference, 1972-1980, 88-.
Secretary Wesley Village Board, Denison, Texas, 1985-1990.
Member Grayson County Rehabilitation Society, Sherman, 1985-1990, Child Protective Superior vena cava syndrome Board, Sherman, 1987-1990. Secretary Red River History Museum Board, Sherman, 1986-1990. Member Rotary (board directors community service committee Sherman chapter 1987-1988).
Married Sarah Viginia Carter, July 31, 1956. Children: Kathryn, Gordon Douglas.