Gordon McLean Taylor

Frankfort - Gordon McLean Taylor, 90, died peacefully Wednesday, February 15, 2023, surrounded by his three daughters. Born August 9,1932, New York, New York, he was the son of the late Joseph and Ora Taylor. Following his claim to fame as a Gerber baby, his family relocated to Frankfort. “Peaches Taylor” graduated from Frankfort High School in 1950, and Washington and Lee University in 1954. He married Joan Hutcherson of Frankfort in 1955, and then served as ensign on the USS Kearsarge until 1956. Gordon built a successful 41-year career with Farmers Bank and Capital Trust, where he immensely loved his work and community. He served Frankfort in his early years in the Jaycees, as chairperson of the United Way, and later on the Small Business and Economic Community Development board. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, an advocate for downtown beautification, and a philanthropist within many organizations. This “quiet giant” sponsored the Paul Sawyer Library children’s mural and dedicated the artwork to Roy and Elois Peach, his longtime friends. After retiring from banking in 1997 as Executive Vice President, Gordon would enjoy long walks downtown, spending time with his grandchildren which included mandatory strolls to Magee's Bakery, and sharing the winters with his wife and friends in Vero Beach, Florida. Gordon is survived by his wife, Joan, of 68 years; his daughters, Janet Wright, Kirby Halsell, and Lee Gay (Mark) of Frankfort; his grandchildren, Lindsey Johnson Harville (Matt), Chelsea Wright McClamroch (Chris), Taylor Halsell, Blair Halsell, Morgan Gay Mook (Grant), and Kathryn Gay; his great-grandchildren Lillian, Madelin and Jack Harville; Noah Casey; Lucas, Amelia and Samuel McClamroch. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of Ascension, 311 Washington Street, with Father Charles Ellestad officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. service time on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Bluegrass Care Navigators (Hospice) or Frankfort Parks Foundation, 800 Louisville Road, or online at Frankfort.ky.gov. Arrangements are under the direction of Harrod Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Gordon McLean Taylor

August 9, 1932 - February 15, 2023