Our Staff
Our Staff
Terry Taylor
President/Licensed Funeral Director
Terry grew up in Simpson County to the late Louis Taylor and his surviving mother Frances Taylor. Terry is a proud father of one daughter (Kaylee Taylor) who is now enrolled at John A. Gupton Mortuary School. Terry is a life-long member of Friendship Logan Missionary Baptist Church. Also a member of the Gentlemen's Unlimited Club of Franklin KY, Par Makers Club of Bowling Green KY and The Chamber Of Commerce of Christian County. He attended Franklin Simpson High School where he graduated in 1989. After Graduation he received Electrician License under the Leadership of the late Charles McCutchen Sr. Terry furthered his education at the Southcentral Technical and Community College and earned his Mechanical Engineering Degree. Besides working at the funeral home he is still currently employed at Unipres USA as a Maintenance Tech (Lead) where he has been for 27 years. When not working, Terry enjoys Golfing, Riding Motorcycles and outdoor activities.
Jerry Taylor
Vice President/Licensed Funeral Director
Jerry grew up in Simpson County to the late Louis Taylor and his surviving mother Frances Taylor. Jerry is a proud father of two kids and also two grandchildren. Jerry is a life-long member of Friendship Logan Missionary Baptist Church. Also a member of the Gentlemen's Unlimited Club of Franklin KY , Par Makers Club of Bowling Green KY and The Chamber Of Commerce of Christian County. He attended Franklin Simpson High School where he graduated in 1989. After graduation he received his Electrician License under the leadership of the late Charles McCutchen Sr. Besides working at the funeral home he is still currently employed at Unipres USA as a Maintenance Tech where he has been for 28 years. When not working Jerry enjoys Golfing, Riding Harley Bikes, spending time with his grandkids and any number of outdoor activities.
Derek Reser
Funeral Director and Embalmer of Kentucky & Tennessee
Derek grew up in the state of Wisconsin. He served in the Navy after completion he went to Mid-America College in Jeffersonville IN. He is the proud father of two sons. Derek joined our staff in 2020. In his spare time he enjoys golf, ice fishing and outdoor activities.
Kaylee Taylor
Apprentice Tennessee Funeral Director & Embalmer
Kaylee grew up in Sumner County. She is the daughter of Terry Taylor. She is a member of Townsend Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Kaylee has been in many pageants and won Strawberry Queen. She is a 2019 graduate of Portland High School. After completion Kaylee attended Vol State. She is currently enrolled in John A. Gupton Mortuary School where she will pursue her career as a Funeral Director & Embalmer for Tennessee and Kentucky.
Frances (Fran) Taylor
Secretary/Apprentice Funeral Director & Embalmer of Kentucky
Fran grew up in Simpson County to the late Louis Taylor and her surviving mother Frances Taylor. Fran is a proud mother of one daughter. Fran is the oldest sibling of 4 kids (Terry, Jerry and Jonathan) She is a life-long member of Townsend Grove Missionary Baptist Church and a member of the Chamber of Commerce of Christian County. She was a 1987 graduate of Franklin Simpson High School. She later went to PJ'S Cosmetology School. She also worked at Unipres USA as a Area Manager for 24 years. She is a licensed welder. Fran recently decided to pursue an interest in Funeral Directing and Embalming. In her spare time she likes to shop and spend time with family.
Taylor Flippin
Office Assistant/Notary Public
Taylor grew up in Simpson County. She is the daughter of Fran Taylor. She is a member of Townsend Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She is a 2019 Graduate of Franklin Simpson High School. After completion Taylor is currently in Nursing School. She was an Unsung Hero of Franklin KY, a homecoming candidate and 2018 Ms. June calendar girl. Taylor was the First African American to work at the Electric Plant Board of Franklin KY. She is the Office Assistant/Notary Public at The Taylor's Funeral Home.
Jonathan Taylor
Unlicensed Funeral Assistant
Jonathan grew up in Simpson County to the late Louis Taylor and his surviving mother Frances Taylor. Jonathan is a proud father of 1 son. Jonathan is a life-long member of Friendship Logan Missionary Baptist Church. He attended Franklin Simpson High School where he graduated in 1991. After graduation he furthered his education at Tennessee Technical School. Besides working at the funeral home he is still currently employed at ABB where he has been for 25 years as a Maintenance Supervisor. He enjoys Hunting, Fishing, Playing Golf and any outdoor activities.