Joe David Taylor, 77, of Humboldt, Nebraska was born on April 17, 1949, in Omaha, Nebraska to Joseph Harvey H. and Phyllis Jean (Albin) Taylor. He completed most of his schooling in Omaha. As a teenager, Joe moved south of Dawson to live with his Albin grandparents on their farm. He earned his high school diploma from Dawson-Verdon High School with the class of 1967. After high school, Joe was blessed with his son Tim Taylor from a previous marriage. On October 29, 1973, Joe was united in marriage to Charlotte “Josie” Clancy in Auburn, Nebraska. To this union two children, David and Dawn were born.
Joe was known for his work ethic. He worked in concrete construction and lended those skills to neighbors and friends. Joe created sidewalks, driveways, foundations, and benches throughout the community. His greatest joys in his later years were attending local sporting events where his grandchildren competed and venturing to nearby casinos visiting with other retired friends.
Joe passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Bryan Medical Center West in Lincoln, Nebraska having reached the earthly age of seventy-seven years, 1 month, and twenty-seven days. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Josie Taylor, siblings: Harvey Michael “Mike”, William “Bill”, Melvin “Lee”, and Harriet, grandson Ezekiel Metschke, parents-in-law Cyril and Evalyn Clancy, and sister-in-law Julie Halverson.
Joe is survived by his children: Tim Taylor and wife Shelly of Holmesville, NE; David Taylor and wife Stephanie of Beresford, SD; Dawn Metschke and husband Marty of Johnson, NE; grandchildren: Hayley (Cody) Coon, Zack (Hannah) Taylor, Zayda Taylor, Coralee and Ryman Taylor, and Charlotte and Noah Metschke, brothers-in-law: Greg Clancy and wife Pam of Belleville, KS; Steve Clancy and wife Cindy of Dawson, NE; Bob Clancy and wife Kim of Brookville, KS; sisters-in-law: Mary Clancy of Dawson, NE; Patricia Eastman of Dawson, NE; Amy Sanford and husband Darrell of Lincoln, NE; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Humboldt Christian Church in Humboldt, Nebraska with Pastor Howard Blecha officiating.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Wherry Mortuary, 207 N. Nemaha Street in Humboldt, Nebraska. Family will greet friends at the mortuary from 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary.
Interment will follow services at the Heim Cemetery in Dawson, Nebraska. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family’s choice with a later designation.
Condolences can be shared online at www.wherrymortuary.com
Services entrusted to Wherry Mortuary-207 N. Nemaha ST-Humboldt, Nebraska 68376 (402) 862-2915.