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WKYX Announcer Ed Taylor, the voice of the Paducah Tilghman Tornado. <br>PHOTO:Photo by Mark Edwards

WKYX Announcer Ed Taylor, the "voice of the Paducah Tilghman Tornado."
PHOTO:Photo by Mark Edwards

Ed Taylor

Ed Taylor had a long career in local broadcasting, and was an employee of Bristol Broadcasting Company, owner of West Kentucky Star. He was perhaps best known as the longtime voice of Paducah Tilghman Sports.
PHOTO:Star File

Ed Taylor (right), longtime broadcaster and voice of the Paducah Tilghman Tornado, interviews PTHS boy's basketball coach Roderick Thomas (left) during a Saturday morning coach's show at Panera Bread. Ed's broadcast partner, Brett Larimer, is also seated at the table.
PHOTO:Dianndria Thomas, used with permission

Memorial Service for Ed Taylor Tonight at Tilghman

By West Kentucky Star Staff

REIDLAND, KY - Memorial services for Paducah radio veteran Ed Taylor will be held tonight at 7:00 pm at the Paducah Tilghman Gym.

Taylor died last Thursday evening after being struck by a vehicle near his Reidland home.

Taylor had a long career in local broadcasting, and was an employee of Bristol Broadcasting Company, parent company of West Kentucky Star. He was perhaps best known as the longtime voice of Paducah Tilghman sports.

The Rev. Linda Creason, Jamie Futrell, Brad Stieg and Tremayne Donald will speak. Friends may start gathering at 6:00 pm. Friends are asked to wear blue and white to honor Ed's love for Paducah Tilghman.

Milner and Orr Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Paducah Tilghman Athletics, 2400 Washington Street, Paducah, KY 42003.

Published 08:00 AM, Thursday Jan. 05, 2017
Updated 05:05 PM, Thursday Jan. 05, 2017

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