Arthur Robert "Rob" Taylor, Jr., 54 of rural Holden, Missouri passed away Friday, December 12, 2025 at his home.

Rob was born December 4, 1971 in St. Louis, the son of Arthur Robert Taylor, Sr. and Rosalyn Elizabeth "Renee" (Wilson) Taylor. He graduated from high school at the International School of Athens, Greece. Due to his father's extensive government service, Rob was raised overseas. Later, he resided in Ft. Collins, Colorado and Leesburg, Virginia. He was united in marriage to Kerri Lynn Reynolds on August 8, 1997. He had been a Holden resident since July of 2009.

Career wise, he was a federal investigator and later worked at Honeywell FM&T in Kansas City, MO. Rob and Kerri's most recent adventure was the ownership of Eagle Guns and Ammo, Holden, MO. Time spent with family brought Rob the most joy.

Survivors include his wife: Kerri; seven children: Benjamin (Hailey), Madelyn, Daniel,  Joshua,  Leah, Reagan, and Lincoln; grandson: Clayton; all residing in Holden, MO.  Rob is survived by his parents: Bob and Renee Taylor of Holden; in-laws: Tim and Gail Reynolds of Colorado; brother: Jamison Taylor of Seattle; numerous extended family and in-laws including niece: Merseis DeCordial-Taylor. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Sherwood Taylor (Jane) and maternal grandparents: Riley Wilson (Barbara) and uncle: Rob Wilson.

A Memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints of Warrensburg, with Bishop Tim Pinkston officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to venmo: @Kerri-L-Taylor or the Arthur Robert Taylor Memorial Fund.