Mr. Taylor Wheat of Campbellsville, the son of the late Gobel Wheat and Lora Ann Keith Wheat, was born July 23, 1935, and departed this life on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at T.J. Health in Columbia. He was 89 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the St. Andrew Methodist Church. He was a former employee of Fruit of The Loom for 42 years, Kessler Realty for 30 plus years, and was a mechanic for Tom Gupton’s Garage. He enjoyed fishing, stock cars, drag racing, and cooking.
He is survived by his loving wife Geraldine Dickens Wheat of Campbellsville and two sons: Doug Wheat and his wife Patricia, and Jeff Wheat (Margaret Parson), all of Campbellsville. Two grandchildren: Jason Wheat (Kristen), and Amy Watkins (Sam). Two step grandchildren; Jason Tucker (Brandy) and Amanda Beard, five great-grandchildren, 4 step great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by seven siblings.
The funeral service for Mr. Taylor Wheat will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, March 17, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Bro. Brent Gupton, and Bro. Abraham Livingston will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Hosparus of Green River.