Philip Durell Taylor

Mr. Philip Durell Taylor, age 74, of Gamaliel, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at his home, surrounded by those he loved. Philip was born at the Gamaliel Clinic on February 16, 1952, a son of the late Mitchell and Maedean Phillips Taylor. He graduated in 1970 from Gamaliel High School. He was saved as a young boy and was a member of Gamaliel Baptist Church.

On April 20, 1971, he married Debbie English. He was known by many names: Husband, Dad, Jagger, but Poppel was his favorite. He played football in high school, serving as Co-captain his senior year. He served as a volunteer fire fighter for several years and served as Assistant Fire Chief of Gamaliel VFD before leaving the department.

He loved working on and racing his cars in the quarter mile from Gamaliel Stockyard to the bridge. He also raced stock cars alongside his brother Terry for a couple seasons. While working on the family farm, he also worked alongside several of his uncles falling timber in California, Kentucky and Tennessee, as well as working in the mines of Carthage, Tennessee.

Philip enjoyed sports especially when his children played. He served as coach to many little league football players in Gamaliel, as well as working with his kids and their teammates during snow days. He would travel to get the teammates and open the cafeteria, so they were able to practice. He supported his children in their life’s journey and touched the hearts of everyone that met him. Philip also had a love for cards, specifically poker and he could be found many a morning at the Eatin’ Table enjoying breakfast with friends.

Philip is survived by his wife of 55 years Debbie Taylor; two daughters Bobbie (Jerry) Tipton and Terri (Thomas) Chandler; One son Bo (Miranda) Taylor all of Gamaliel. He is also survived by 14 grandkids, Giles (Ariel) Tipton, Autumn Collins, Zeke (Megan) Monday, Raven (Aaron) Vickery, Gunner Tipton, Taylor (Joshulyn) Chandler, Tori (Austin) Sikes, Lexie Taylor, JP Taylor, Jeffrey Taylor, Wesley Taylor, Jameson (JJ) Taylor, Zoy Ventura and Jaxon (Kaylee) Turner. 22 Great grandkids and one on the way.

In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death one brother, Terry Taylor and one grandson, Jacob Tipton.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Bartley & Sons Funeral Home in Gamaliel with interment to follow in the Gamaliel Cemetery. Brother Taylor Chandler and Brother Austin Sikes will officiate the service.

Visitation will be on Saturday, 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Sunday morning until time for the service at 3:00 p.m.

Pallbearers: Steve Phillips, Broche Taylor, JP Taylor, Zeke Monday, Bo Taylor, Gunner Tipton and Jaxon Turner.

Honorary Pallbearers: Grandkids, Great Grandkids, nieces, nephews, and his many close friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with final expenses.

Bartley & Sons Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Philip.