Background
Taylor, Stephen Lee was born on September 26, 1947 in Cairo, Illinois, United States. Son of Melfred E. and Margaret L. (Mitchell) Taylor.
Taylor, Stephen Lee was born on September 26, 1947 in Cairo, Illinois, United States. Son of Melfred E. and Margaret L. (Mitchell) Taylor.
Bachelor, S.E. Missouri State University, 1969; Juris Doctor, U. Missouri, 1972.
Assistant prosecuting attorney, Scott County, Sikeston, Missouri, 1973-1976; partner, Gilmore, Taylor & Burns, Sikeston, 1976-1987; partner, Burns & Taylor, Sikeston, since 1987. Special assistant attorney general State Missouri, Sikeston, since 1986.
President Missouri Young Democrats, 1976-1977. County commissioner Boy Scouts American, since 1988, district chairman, 1986-1988. Captain United States Army, 1972-1973.
Member Missouri Bar Association, Missouri Association Trial Attorneys (Board of Governors 1986), Association Trial Lawyers American, Sikeston Chamber of Commerce (president since 1991), Junior Chamber of Commerce (president 1975-1976, Distinguished Svc. award 1977), Ducks Unlimited (chairman local chapter since 1987), American Legion (judge advocate since 1987), Phi Delta Phi.
Married Patricia A. Smith, August 31, 1968. Children: Justin P., Garrett S.