Charles "Charlie" (J.J.) Owen Taylor, 71, of Nebo, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at his home.

He was born on October 25, 1954, in Owensboro, KY, to the late Mary Louisa Loyd Logsdon and Elza Otis Taylor, Jr. Charlie was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Armstrong Coal Mines and also several other mines. He was a ham radio operator and enjoyed music. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Charlie attended Immanual Baptist Church in Madisonville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Jones Taylor; brother, Carl Joseph "Bubby" Taylor; and his great-granddaughter, River Jane Gibson.

His survivors include his second wife, Patricia Larkins Taylor of Nebo; sons, Chris (April) Taylor of Nebo, Jeremy (Chasity) Taylor of Madisonville, KY, and Brian (Belinda) Gibson of Hanson, KY; sister, Clara Taylor of Owensboro; grandchildren, Harley Taylor, Gabriel Taylor, Caleb Gibson, and Joshua Gibson; and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his hairy four-legged, seventeen year old son, Bear.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Heltsley officiating and assisted by Terry Yancy. Burial to follow at Oakley Home Church Cemetery in Manitou, KY.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour on Sunday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Carson Coffelt, Jason Wilson, Jason Chandler, Ray Tapp, Caleb Gibson, Joshua Gibson, Perry Carr, and Nick Burdin. The honorary pallbearers are Harley Taylor, Gabriel Taylor, Mike Wilson, Melissa Wilson, Brian Gibson and Shelby Chandler.

Memorial contributions may be made in Charlie's memory to Immanuel Baptist Church, 714 Brown Road, Madisonville, KY, 42431 or to The Merle M. Mahr Cancer Center, 900 Hospital Drive, Entrance C, Madisonville, KY 42431.