Christopher Lyn Taylor, 45, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 6:56 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.
Cris was born July 9, 1980, in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of James Donald and Hazel Patricia (Thompson) Taylor, Sr.
Cris married Amanda Rae Matuszyk on February 12, 2011, in Butts County, Georgia. Amanda preceded Cris in death on January 26, 2023.
Cris worked at Tyson Foods. He enjoyed watching baseball and was an avid NASCAR fan.
Cris is survived by one son, Christopher James Taylor of Kewanee, Illinois; one daughter, Averie Elizabeth Mae Taylor of Kewanee; three stepdaughters, Naomi Evans of Galesburg, Emma Evans of Kewanee, and Zoe Evans of Galesburg; one brother, Gregory Taylor of Clayton County, Georgia; and several nieces and nephews. Along with his wife, Cris was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, James Taylor, Jr.; and one sister, Susie Ison.
Cremation will be accorded. No services are planned. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.
