William Lee Taylor

William Lee Taylor, 54, of Batesville went home to be with the Lord on October 7, 2025. He was born June 8, 1971 at Gulfport, MS. to Leroy Taylor and Doris (Hamann) O’Neill. A man who lived his life with unwavering faith, Will put the Lord first in all he did. He dearly loved his family, poured his heart into his church, found peace in the deer woods with an occasional nap in his stand, and joy in every Mississippi State football game despite their record. His life was a testimony of steadfast love, quiet strength and unwavering devotion. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Ann-Marie Fleming, and a grandchild.

Survivors include his wife of 11 years, Aundria Taylor of the home; three sons, Jared Taylor (LeAnna), Jacob Taylor, and Brayden Eckard (Holly); one daughter, Lindsy Neldon (Conner); two stepsisters, Maureen and Kelly; two grandchildren, Oakley and Cohen, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Saturday, October 11, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Maple Springs Baptist Church with Bro. Curt Howard and Bro. Shannon Fennell officiating. Burial will follow in the Lee’s Chapel Cemetery at Sandtown.

Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Homes.

Visitation will be Saturday, October 11, 2025, 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church.

Pallbearers will be William Graveline, Tyler Combee, Jimbo McKay, Greg Peavy, Jason Barber, and Christian Cruz.

Honorary Pallbearers are Ethan Graveline, Matt Swaim, Men of the Maple Springs Baptist Church, Conner Neldon, USDA, and Dr. Ron Bates.