Larry Gene Taylor

Larry Gene Taylor
Larry Gene Taylor
Member of the Missouri Senate; from the 29th district
	In office; 2004–2005
Member of the; Missouri House of Representatives; from the 68th district
	In office; 2002–2004
Personal details
Born	August 7, 1953; Carthage, Missouri, U.S.
Died	July 6, 2005 (aged 51); Joplin, Missouri, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Gay Taylor
Relations	Gene Taylor (father)
Children	3
Education	Missouri Southern State University

Larry Gene Taylor (August 7, 1953 – July 6, 2005) was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of both chambers of the Missouri General Assembly.

Early life and education

Taylor was born in Carthage, Missouri, the son of Dorothy Taylor and the late Missouri congressman, Gene Taylor. He was a graduate of Sarcoxie High School and went on to Missouri Southern State University.

Career

Taylor was the youngest delegate at the 1972 Republican National Convention.^[1] He owned an automobile dealership, Gene Taylor Ford and Sales, and was an automobile and boat wholesaler. He was first elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2002 and elected to the Missouri Senate in 2004.^[2]

Personal life

He was married to Gay Taylor, and had three children, Charles, Chelsea, and Jaime.^[3] He attended the First Baptist Church in Cassville, Missouri, and was an active member of the local Lions International Club. He was a resident of Shell Knob, Missouri. Taylor died in Joplin, Missouri in 2005.

References

^ Randy (2005-07-07). "The Turner Report: Congressman recalls Larry Gene Taylor". The Turner Report. Retrieved 2021-02-13.
^ "Representative Larry Gene Taylor". house.mo.gov. Retrieved 2021-02-13.
^ "Widow of late legislator wants insurance lawsuit reinstated". Joplin Globe. Retrieved 2021-02-13.

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[1] Randy (2005-07-07). "The Turner Report: Congressman recalls Larry Gene Taylor". The Turner Report. Retrieved 2021-02-13.

[2] "Representative Larry Gene Taylor". house.mo.gov. Retrieved 2021-02-13.

[3] "Widow of late legislator wants insurance lawsuit reinstated". Joplin Globe. Retrieved 2021-02-13.

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