Tobias Andrew Taylor

Hays – Tobias “Toby” Andrew Taylor, 36, passed away May 8, 2026 in Hays.

He was born April 16, 1990 in Great Bend, the son of Ray Allen and Beverly Ann Dechant Taylor.

He was a lifetime area resident until moving to Hays in 2009 where he was an equipment operator. He was of the catholic faith and enjoyed model aircrafts and riding dirt bikes.

Survivors include: his parents, Allen and Beverly Taylor, Larned; grandmother, Donita Taylor, Larned; brothers, Tracy (Kim) Taylor, Hays, Tim (Dana) Taylor, Garfield; sister, Tammy Warrick, Larned; significant other, Emily Custer and her children, Wesley, Melanie, Xander, and granddaughter Mallory; two dogs, Bruno and Otto; nephews, Gabe and Nick Warrick, Jordan, Noah, and Jacob Taylor; nieces, Natalie and Nikki Taylor; two great nephews, four great nieces and one due in June.

He was preceded in death by: his grandparents, Glen Taylor, Henry and Armella Dechant; aunt, Joyce Blackwell, and cousin Zachary Grant.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Pastor Jarred Smith presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday May 18, 2026 at Beckwith Mortuary. Burial will be in Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Tobias Taylor Memorial Fund, make checks payable to Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.