Allen Ernest Taylor Jr left this earth too soon, at the age of 55 on August 1, 2020 in Vici, Oklahoma. Mr. Taylor was born January 23, 1965 in Wichita, Kansas to Sonny Taylor and Cheryl Brotherton of Colorado.

Allen spent most of his years in Colorado, however he moved to El Reno, Oklahoma as an adult where he laid carpet for a living and met his wife Tamara. Him and his wife eventually moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma where he worked as a pipe fabricator. After 13 years of marriage, Allen and his wife welcomed their granddaughter, Krisjenn Buchanan (age 15 months) into their home and gladly raised her as their own child.

Allen moved his family to Vici, Oklahoma where he became a welder in the oilfield industry for Bill Key Welding. He made many friends that he considered family and was proud to call Vici his home. Allen's hobbies included fishing, hunting, and be surrounded by the laughter of loved ones. He worked hard for everything he got in life and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Allen is preceded in death by his mother, Cheryl Brotherton, his uncle Tom Taylor, his cousin, Jacque Taylor.

He is survived by his father Sonny Taylor; his wife Tamara Taylor of 24 years; his sister Cheri Eckert; his brother Justin Taylor; his mother-in-law Kay Sheltman; his special friend Kathleen Ninman; five children Bradly Scott, Jennifer Nicole, Christopher Ryan, Tiffany Joyce, and Krisjenn L'May; five grandchildren Ivy Alexus, Arlie Kaine, Dakota Raelynn, Chase Marquell, Shane Arlie; three great-grandchildren Trevion Grant, Leroy Keith and Camren Ellis; many cousins and family members throughout Colorado, Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma. Special thanks to Tammira Lawrence and Denise Andrews for their unwavering support and unconditional love.

In Lieu of Flowers donations may be made to Shaw Funeral Home to help the family with the funeral expenses

PO Box 276

Vici, OK  73859