Taylor Ray DeClue. Born July 20, 1993 in Lander, Wyoming to Jody and Terrie DeClue.
Taylor passed away unexpectedly on February 14, 2021 in an automobile accident near his home, where he resided in San Antonio, Texas. He lived with his girlfriend Alyana, with whom he shared three dogs, Muffin, Ruby and Tino.
As a child, Taylor loved skateboarding, history channel, cowboy movies, his rocking horse, toy guns, cowboy hat, and often referred to himself as Billy the Kid. As a teenager, Taylor took up a hobby riding bareback broncs, until shattering his elbow shortly into his thrill seeking career.
In San Antonio Taylor worked at Caterpillar Machinery as a Maintenance Tech II, and most nights you could find him at The Elbow Room karaoke lounge, where he frequently did stand up comedy. Anybody that knew Taylor knew him for his outspoken, unapologetic personality, and haphazard ways. Taylor had a passion for making people laugh, or giving them the shock factor of their life. He enjoyed classic cars, tattoos, stand up comedy, singing, poetry, authentic Mexican food, whiskey, and most of all his dogs.
Taylor is survived by Father, Jody and wife Kimberly DeClue, Mother, Terrie DeClue and siblings, Jason Knigge, Josh Knigge, Jenna DeClue, and Nacole Baize. Grandmother Setsuko DeClue, and Grandmother Norma Lippoldt. Taylor Had 5 nieces, and 4 nephews, and multiple loving aunts and uncles from both sides of the family.
Taylor was preceded in death by Grandfather Donald DeClue, Brother John Knigge, and Taylors first dog, Daisy DeClue.
In lieu of gifts, donations, and flowers the family asks that you make a donation to the Animal Defense League of Texas where Taylor rescued his dogs Muffin, and Ruby. Make donations in memory of Taylor DeClue on adltexas.org or you can find a link to donate on Jenna DeClue’s Facebook page. Or we encourage you to go to your local shelter and volunteer with the animals, or even consider adopting one.
Memorial services will take place on July 3rd at 2:00 pm at North Park in Lander, Wyoming. Food and drinks will be served.