Joseph S. Taylor Sr. died Monday, May 3, 2010, at his home. He was 75.

Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his parents, John W. and Leitha Yarbrough Taylor; and three brothers, Samuel L. Taylor, Arthur Taylor and John Taylor.

Survivors include his wife, Louella Goodman Taylor of Vicksburg; three sons, Joseph Taylor Jr. of Las Vegas and Michael Taylor and Stanley Taylor, both of Vicksburg; one daughter, Deborah Taylor of Loganville, Ga.; three sisters, Perri Earnestine Williams and Louise Taylor Kennedy, both of Vicksburg, and Gloria Southward of Jackson; two brothers, Earl Taylor and Herman J. Campbell, both of Vicksburg; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Williams Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.