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Larry Gene Taylor

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Larry Gene Taylor
Member of the Missouri Senate
from the 29th district
In office
2004–2005
Member of the
Missouri House of Representatives
from the 68th district
In office
2002–2004
Personal details
BornAugust 7, 1953
Carthage, Missouri, U.S.
DiedJuly 6, 2005 (aged 51)
Joplin, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseGay Taylor
RelationsGene Taylor (father)
Children3
EducationMissouri Southern State University

Larry Gene Taylor (August 7, 1953 – July 6, 2005) was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of both chambers of the Missouri General Assembly.

Early life and education

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Taylor was born in Carthage, Missouri, the son of Dorothy Taylor and the late Missouri congressman, Gene Taylor. He was a graduate of Sarcoxie High School and went on to Missouri Southern State University.

Career

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Taylor was the youngest delegate at the 1972 Republican National Convention.[1] He owned an automobile dealership, Gene Taylor Ford and Sales, and was an automobile and boat wholesaler. He was first elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2002 and elected to the Missouri Senate in 2004.[2]

Personal life

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He was married to Gay Taylor, and had three children, Charles, Chelsea, and Jaime.[3] He attended the First Baptist Church in Cassville, Missouri, and was an active member of the local Lions International Club. He was a resident of Shell Knob, Missouri. Taylor died in Joplin, Missouri in 2005.

References

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  1. ^ Randy (2005-07-07). "The Turner Report: Congressman recalls Larry Gene Taylor". The Turner Report. Retrieved 2021-02-13.
  2. ^ "Representative Larry Gene Taylor". house.mo.gov. Retrieved 2021-02-13.
  3. ^ "Widow of late legislator wants insurance lawsuit reinstated". Joplin Globe. Retrieved 2021-02-13.