Taylor Marley

Taylor King Marley

August 28, 1987 – February 10, 2020

Taylor Marley (32), a proud sixth-generation New Mexican rancher, passed away on February 10, 2020 in Roswell, NM on the ranch he loved so dearly. Throughout his life, Taylor cherished the time he spent building a ranching legacy alongside his parents and grandparents and loved sharing this tradition with his beloved wife and daughters.

Born on August 28, 1987 in Roswell, Taylor will always be remembered for his sweet and caring spirit, infectious laugh, mischievous smile, hilarious jokes and warm-hearted nature. He simply loved life and shared this with everyone around him. No one could light up a room more than Taylor. Whether he was creating a strategic business plan or showcasing his horsemanship and marksmanship skills with the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association, Taylor was all in, all the time. Taylor’s competitive nature fueled him to win a Rifle World Championship title and two AQHA Reserve World Championship titles.

A graduate of the New Mexico Military Institute in 2006 and TCU Ranch Management in 2010, Taylor was passionate about his alma maters. He loved watching his beloved TCU Horned Frogs play football and was the consummate tailgate host to his adoring friends.  True and lasting friendships were an integral part of Taylor’s life, and he made everyone around him feel special and loved.

Family meant everything to Taylor. His loving parents, Kathryn and Mark, and his treasured sister, Kate, along with Taylor, were the closest of families creating memories of a lifetime.  Then, in 2014, Taylor married the love of his life, Molly McKinney of Ft. Worth, TX, to begin their own family on the ranch. Molly and Taylor were blessed with two precious daughters, Margot (3) and Charlotte (1), and he loved nothing more than spending time with them.  He deeply cherished his roles as husband, father, son, brother, grandson and friend.

Taylor Marley made a lasting impact on those he loved and will be profoundly missed.

Taylor is survived by his wife, Molly McKinney Marley; his daughters, Margot and Charlotte; his parents, Kathryn and Mark Marley; his sister, Kate Marley; his grandparents, Betty and John King, and Lauralea Marley McCrea, his step-grandfather, David McCrea; his in-laws Mary and Paul McKinney, his sister-in-law Harriet McKinney and his brother-in-law Charles McKinney. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Bob Marley. Taylor is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and loving friends and family.

A memorial service to celebrate Taylor’s life will be held on Saturday, February 15 at 10:30 a.m. at Grace Community Church, 935 W. Mescalero Road, Roswell, NM, 88201, followed by a tailgate reception at the church - in true Taylor Marley style.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to TCU Ranch Management, TCU Box 297420, Ft. Worth, TX  76129.