Johynathen Edward Taylor, better known as J.T., 62, of Sparta, passed away Nov. 24, 2025, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
J.T. was born Oct. 4, 1963, in Corona, California. He served as a custodian for White County High School for 30 years. He enjoyed traveling to the Smoky Mountains and was an avid fisherman. J.T. spent his Sundays watching NASCAR, especially in the years when the #3 was intimidating on the track.
J.T. was preceded in death by his son, James Edward Taylor, who died May 8, 2016; sister, Melana Rena Taylor; and beloved mother-in- law Dimple Burris.
Surviving family members left to cherish his memory include his wife, Sharon Taylor; son, Chet Eugene Taylor; grandchildren, Colton Taylor, Kaitlynn Taylor, Dallas Harris, Brody McCurry, Olivia Jennings, Eren McCurry, Nora Dean McCurry, and Aiden Moles; mother, Bema Taylor; father, MacArthur Taylor; two brothers, Charles (Loretta) Taylor, Michael Allen Taylor; sister, Susan Annette Green; and stepson, Jason McCurry.
Funeral service was 1 p.m., Nov. 29, 2025, at Hunter Funeral Home, with burial in Frasier’s Chapel Cemetery.
Chet Taylor, Jacob Smith, Gary Taylor, Tony Davis, Mark Smith, and Gaberill Mendoza served as pallbearers.
Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
