Thomas James Taylor passed away the week of March 30th, 2025 in Danville, IL. He is survived by his daughter Jordan Taylor, predeceased by his mother and father Prudence Taylor and Tom Taylor respectively, survived by sister Bridget Sweeney, nieces Morgan and Alexis Sweeney, aunts and uncles Carol Volpini, Martha Burke Wilson, Debbie Brown, Phil and Sharon Burke and Jim Burke, cousins Kara and Randy La Rosa, Esperanza Wilson, James Brown, Jessica & Jamie Burke, Katherine Kato-Burke, Caitlin (Brian) Teevan, Julie Burke and Stephen (Claire) Burke. Tommy, as many affectionately called him, loved basketball and followed in his dad's footsteps to become a crane operator. He was an avid sports card collector, taught himself to play piano and relished the days Michael Jordan played for the Bulls. He will be missed.