Tommy Lamar Taunton, 81, of Strong, AR passed away July 23, 2017 at Courtyard Rehabilitation and Health Center where he had resided for the past year.

Tommy was born April 6, 1936 to the late L.A. Taunton and Eva Taylor Taunton. He owned and operated his heating and air conditioning business, Southern Sheet Metal for many years until his retirement. He was a long time member of LaPile Baptist Church where he served in different capacities as well as a deacon.

Preceding him in death was his wife of 57 years, Alice Inez Gandy Taunton; his parents; one sister, Cindy Taunton Rowland and one brother, Eddie Taunton.

His loved ones left behind to cherish in his memory are his three daughters, Aleda Taylor (DeWayne), Kim Moon (Kent) and Tammy Ottoson (Donny); grandchildren, Leon Osgood, Jr., Monica Sysak (Matt), Jason Osgood, Scott Moon (April), Clint Moon (Holly), Eric Ottoson (Leslie) and Marie Ottoson; great grandchildren, Rylee, Michael, Kenzie, Bailey, Kayley, Myllycent, Jayden, Kenzlie, Marcus, Lily and Rhett; three sisters, Alice Nell Halfacre, Betty Lou Kelly and Ann Bearden; one brother, Paul Taunton; a host of nieces/nephews and his beloved pets, Sampson, Lucy and Peppy; and many special friends from Courtyard Rehabilition and Heath Center.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Perry's Funeral Chapels in El Dorado from 6 - 8pm.

Services will be held 10am Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at LaPile Baptist Church with Bro. Ricky Donahue officiating.

Interment will follow at Ebenezer Presbyterian Cemetery under direction of Perry's Funeral Chapels. Pallbearers will be Leon Osgood, Jr., Jason Osgood, Scott Moon, Clint Moon, Eric Ottoson and Michael Osgood. Honorary pallbearers are Marcus Carraway and Jayden Gouedy.

Online guest registry at www.perrysfuneralchapels.com