Kenneth Michael Taylor of Surprise, AZ passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his friend Granny and care givers on June 22nd, 2025 at 10:35am.
Kenneth Michael Taylor (Kenny) was born at the Kern General Hospital at 10:31AM in Bakersfield, California on September 30, 1937 to Lewis M. Taylor and Martha Mary Palmer. Kenny attended Kern High School and earned a Bachelors degree. Kenny retired from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Kenny served in the Coast Guard in 1958 and was honorably discharged two years later. He was very proud of his daughter Tish (Talking Eyes) Taylor. Kenny was witty and loved by his care givers, Eric and Ethel Garzon. The Garzon's provided Kenny with a happy life in his latter years, filled with laughter and love.
Kenny is survived by his daughter Tish, and brothers Spencer Taylor (Two Buck), Daniel Taylor, and sisters Margie Weston, Chris Coelho, Ruth Hearon. Kenny had numerous nieces and nephews including Nikki Taylor and Cory Wellendorf. Kenny was predeceased by his sister Marie Wellendorf, and brothers Lou Taylor and James Taylor (Jim).