The Kentucky Broadcasters Association extends condolences to the family and friends of Ed Taylor. Mr. Taylor, 76, died on December 29, 2016, after being struck by a vehicle near his home in Reidland.
Mr. Taylor had a long career in local broadcasting and was an employee of Bristol Broadcasting Company. He was perhaps best known as the long-time voice of Paducah Tilghman High School sports, where he provided play-by-play and analysis for 38 seasons. His catchphrase was “Thanks for your time this time, and until next time, so long everybody.”
Mr. Taylor was a western Tennessee native with a long career in radio, working as a disc jockey at Tennessee stations in the early 1960s before joining WPAD in Paducah, where he served as an early morning host and play-by-play announcer for Paducah Tilghman High School until 1983. After moving back to Tennessee for various positions at radio stations, in 1997 he returned to Paducah, where he joined Bristol Broadcasting and served as a sportscaster for Paducah Tilghman games.
Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ruth Darnell Taylor; his parents; a sister; and a brother. Survivors include stepson Larry Powell, four nieces and one nephew.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, January 5, at 7 PM CT at Paducah Tilghman Gym. The Rev. Linda Creason, Jamie Futrell, Brad Stieg and Tremayne Donald will speak. Friends may start gathering at 6 PM CT. Friends are asked to wear blue and white to honor Mr. Taylor’s love for Paducah Tilghman.
Expression of sympathy may be made to Paducah Tilghman Athletics, 2400 Washington Street, Paducah, KY 42003.