George Michael Taylor, 62, of Jacksonville, IL, departed this earthly life on Friday, October 15, 2021. He was born June 10, 1959, in Jacksonville, the son of George R. Taylor and Roberta (Winstead) Taylor. Mike is survived by his stepmother, Lois Taylor; brother, Jason (Jenna) Taylor; and sister, Lisa Taylor-Horton, all of Jacksonville; and two nephews and one niece, Jordan and Jace Taylor and Lux Horton. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mike was a graduate of Jacksonville High School, Illinois College, and Southern Illinois University Law School. He was a proud member of the Phi Alpha Literary Society at Illinois College and a member of the local IOOF Illini Lodge #4. He had a passion for cooking and, over the years, was employed at several restaurants in the Springfield-Jacksonville-Pittsfield areas. Mike always held a special place in his heart for animals. A memorial visitation will be held 4-6 p.m. Thursday, October 21, 2021, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville. A Celebration of Life will be held immediately following the visitation at AMVETS Post #100, 210 E. Court Street, Jacksonville, IL 62650. A private family graveside service will be held at Diamond Grove Cemetery. Due to COVID -19 mandates, masks are required inside the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to AMVETS Post #100 or P.A.W.S. Condolences may be sent to buchanancody.com. Visitation Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel Thursday, October 21, 2021 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 1100 Lincoln Ave. Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 Celebration of Life AMVETS POST #100 Thursday, October 21, 2021 6:00 PM 210 E. Court Street Jacksonville, IL 62650