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Mr. Robert Richard Taylor

  • August 21, 1939 - December 18, 2011
  • North Richland Hills, Texas
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“Rob, you will be truly missed in this life but you have blessed us with your friendship, talents and fantastic memory. I look forward to serving with...Read More » ”
1 of 13 | Posted by: Calvin Bohannon - Baytown, TX

“I met Bob several years ago,when I walked into a mini-reunion,looking for the 81st Trans Co.,didn't know that the 81st had become the 119th AHC,...Read More » ”
2 of 13 | Posted by: Al Doucette - Stockton, CA

“A candle for you Bob and to your Family and your Friendship. ”
3 of 13 | Posted by: Geoff, Sue, Carol and Pam - TX

“To Robert's Family and Friends there in Texas, Thank you for giving us the opportunity to pay our respects of the sad passing of Robert. We had...Read More » ”
4 of 13 | Posted by: Geoff, Carol, Sue and Pam - TX

“I'll always love my brother, Bob. Always have .... always will. Bob did not have an easy life, but he remained incredibly faithful to his commitments...Read More » ”
5 of 13 | Posted by: Weston R. (Bob) Reese - Austin, TX

“I had the pleasure of flying with Bob on Several occasions. He was a great pilot and an even greater person. He will be missed by all who knew him. ...Read More » ”
6 of 13 | Posted by: Steve "Goody" Goodman - San Diego, CA

“Bob, You and your Family will remain in our hearts. You have done very well for your Family, Vietnam Brothers and for America. Rest In Peace. ...Read More » ”
7 of 13 | Posted by: Tom Lumpkin - Dale City, VA

“BT, Although I didn't have the pleasure of serving with you. I can't help but feel we are Brothers. we did the same job for the 119th and that was...Read More » ”
8 of 13 | Posted by: Paul T Schmitz sr - Springfield, MO

“Bob, You gave Life a Damn good run. You will be missed by all. One of these days we will have another first formation and when all are present we...Read More » ”
9 of 13 | Posted by: Greg Bilbee - Riverton, WY

“God Bless you Bob . We have had some great times together. We will meet again on the Great Flight Line in the sky . May there will be a UH-1 to fly. ...Read More » ”
10 of 13 | Posted by: Willie W. Mahan - Loving, TX

“It was a great privilege to know Bob Taylor. It is impossible for us to know how many of his fellow soldiers returned from Vietnam (and all wars...Read More » ”
11 of 13 | Posted by: Bob Kilpatrick - East Hampton

“I will never forget Mr Taylor he taught me many valuable lessons about being a good helicopter Crew Chief. ”
12 of 13 | Posted by: Tom Frankenfield - Clermont, FL

“Prayers to the family from one of Bob's Oklahoma friends. RIP Bob, you will be missed. Gary Wright 119th AHC 1968 - 1969 ”
13 of 13 | Posted by: Gary Wright - Broken Arrow, OK


Robert R. "Bob" Taylor,

72, passed away peacefully at his home in North Richland Hills on Sunday after a long battle with cancer. Memorial services will be held at 10:00AM Tuesday, December 27 at Laurel Land in Dallas, TX, followed by graveside services at the Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery. A 20 year veteran of the U.S. Military, Vietnam combat veteran and retired aerospace engineer, Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be dearly missed.
Bob was raised in the "Tri-Cities" area on the Tennessee/Virginia border, the only son of Emmitt Clay Taylor and Edna Mae McMillan. His 20-year military career began with his enlistment at age 17 in the U.S. Air Force and included service in post-war Korea and participation in the Cuban Missile Crisis. After seven years in the Air Force, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, where he became a helicopter pilot. As a pilot, he served more than two tours in Vietnam, logging nearly 700 hours of combat flying time with 119th Assault Helicopter Co. and the 101st Airborne Division. During his time in Vietnam, he was awarded a Presidential Unit Citation, Two Meritorious Unit Citations, The Bronze Star, The Meritorious Service Medal and 13 Air Medals.
After returning from Vietnam, Bob spent six years as an Army test pilot at the Bell Helicopter plant in Hurst, TX. Following retirement from the Army, Bob worked as an engineer at Bell Helicopter, earning a BS from Dallas Baptist College in 1981. During his 23 year career at Bell, he designed systems for many of the most advanced rotary wing aircraft in the US military including the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior, the AH-1W SuperCobra, the AH-1Z Zulu, and the V-22 Osprey. He was also awarded several patents in areas ranging from night vision technology to nuclear/biological/chemical warfare defense.
After retirement from Bell, he became active in several veterans organizations including the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association, The Veterans of Foreign Wars, The "091" Project, The National Vietnam War Museum, and The Wounded Warrior Project.
Bob is survived by his wife of 47 years, Anna Beeson Taylor, three sons, Rick, Bryan and Jayme, seven grandchildren and his Brothers in Arms from all branches of service.