Thomas J. Taylor 56 of Herculaneum, MO., born on January 3, 1967 in Kansas City, KS., passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023 at BJC Evelyn's House in St. Louis, MO.

Thomas was employed at many places as a network engineer throughout his life. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan, he loved playing the guitar, painting nature scenes, but most of all spending time with his family, especially his 4 grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents Ralph & Beverly Wilkerson, Taylor.  A brother-in-law J.R. Darting.

Surviving are his loving wife of 25 years  Lana Taylor nee Dixon, his children Captain Thomas (Toni) Taylor of Mascoutah, IL, Kelli (Tyler) Barnett of Herculaneum, MO, Daniel Taylor of Herculaneum, MO. 2 brothers Fred Taylor of Kansas City, KS. and Noel (Kim) Taylor of Kansas City, KS. 1 sister Maggie Darting of Kansas City, KS. 4 grandchildren; Levi Taylor, Lylah Taylor, Tamsyn Taylor, Kaylin Barnett. Thomas was a dear uncle, cousin and friend to many.

Online condolences may be expressed at braunfh.com

Memorials may be made to Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Research Foundation. accrf.org

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday July 1, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Hope Christian Church, Columbia, IL. Funeral services will begin at 4:00 p.m. with Reverend Ron Roma officiating. Tom's wishes were to be cremated.

Arrangements entrusted to Braun Family Funeral Home, Columbia, IL.