01/20/2026
Taylor Hoskins, age 91, of Hazard, KY passed away on January 19, 2026, at the Hazard Medical Center.
Taylor Hoskins was the son of the late Scott Hoskins and the late Mina (Stacy) Hoskins. He is also preceded in death by Two Sons: James Thompson & Stephan "Louie" Hoskins; Two Sisters: Marie Gibson & Beatrice "Bea Cat" Flannery; Two Brothers: Scotty Hoskins & Wade Hoskins and One Grandson: Cameron Hoskins.
Taylor married Thelma (Dixon) Hoskins, and they were together for 64 years and together they raised 5 children of their own. Taylor went to the Army and after his service time joined the Airforce doing a stint in Korea during the Korean War. When he returned, he went to school to be a teacher while serving as one in one and two room school houses. Taylor met Thelma Hoskins during this time and merged into one family. He was a great family man, he loved, supported, and encouraged his children to be more. once his children began having children nothing made him happier than being the first one to pack, dote, and spoil his grandchildren. Taylor loved his family especially his wife Thelma and his children/grandchildren fiercely. He and his wife Thelma are devout Christians who attended the Big Willard Church of Christ until sickness took their mobility. Taylor would often talk to his children about the bible and the great benefits of giving their lives to Christ. Taylor was also a huge basketball fan and a pretty good basketball coach as well. Growing up we got to hear all the stories about the great UK teams of Adolph Rupp and the great professional players that he admired, but his favorite was high school basketball and the great teams and players through the years he used to regale us with. He used basketball as a tool to push his family to strive to work hard, work together as one unit, and try to better their lives. Many generations of his family brothers, children, nephews, nieces, grand nieces and nephews, and grandchildren, played the game and affected the landscapes of basketball surrounding them wherever they may live. He was also a beloved teacher in Perry County schools for 43 years. There was never a time I can remember going out anywhere that a former student didn’t come up to talk to Mr. Hoskins. We were always very proud of how good he was to people, and these students were no different. They loved him just as he loved them. Taylor Hoskins was always kind, always giving, and wanted the best for everyone he knew. He was a special man to his family, friends, coworkers, and everyone else who was touched by him. We will miss him, but we will fight through the days until we can see him again in Heaven.
Besides his Wife Thelma he leaves Four Children: Pamela Combs (Fred), Rodney Thompson (Deb), Ronald Thompson (Kaye) & Shannon Hoskins (Asheley); One Brother: Charles Hoskins (Lou); Eleven Grandchildren: Rodney (Shannon), Brandon (Lexus), Kristina (Josh), Sydney (Reece), Zephyr (Erica), Jeremy, Brandy (Jameson), Corey (Polly), Connor (Kristin), Havyn & Gabe as well as A Host of Great Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Family & Friends.
Visitation will be from 11-1PM Thursday January 22, 2026, at Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel with Funeral Services starting at 1PM with Everett Spencer officiating. Burial will be at the Creekside Memorial Cemetery, Hazard, KY.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Bluegrass Care Navigators
