Karl H. Taylor passed away on Dec. 15, 2024, at home in Kingman. Karl was born on Oct. 29, 1948, in Ganado, to the late Lloyd and Lucille (Davie) Taylor. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Pauletta, and his brothers: Charles, Tom, Earl and Richard.
He is survived by brothers, Henry (Sam Green) and Lloyd; sons, Karl Jr. (Jeanne) and Scott (Kerry); brother-in-law, Dale Jordan; grandchildren, Mollie, Rylie, Tabytha and Jordan, as well as nieces and nephews.
Karl grew up in Holbrook, living at the Arizona Rancho Hotel. While attending Holbrook High School, he played basketball and sang, earning accolades in both. He attended college, both at Arizona Western and NAU. After earning a bachelor’s degree from NAU, he and Pauletta moved to Kingman and raised two children. Karl was a mechanic. He also worked at both the Duval mine and as a production manager at Jeld-Wen.
Karl is remembered for his quiet independence and a fierce work ethic. Some of his interests were basketball, boxing, and music. He will be greatly missed.
Karl will be interred at the Holbrook Cemetery.
