Global mining sales director John Taylor of Limitless Mining Solutions (LMS) recently passed away at the age of 68.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He never did a thing by half measures. Big John, as many knew him, had a heart and a sense of humor to match his great height, and leaves behind a massive legacy of kindness, generosity and joy. He was truly beloved by everyone he met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
John began life as a Geordie lad, son of Jean and John Taylor of Choppington. After apprenticing at Ashington Colliery as a teenager, his career took him underground and across the world, from the UK to Australia, Indonesia, and beyond. In the USA, he met the love of his life, Day. They married in 1988 and together relocated to the Birmingham area shortly after the arrival of their daughter, Cheyenne, in 1991.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
John\u2019s talents as a mechanical engineer and his always-affable nature made him a natural in the coal mining sales arena. He founded his own business, Dayjon, in March 2004, which he ran successfully for over 10 years. He then became sales director at LMS and was pivotal to the development of the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over the decades, John crossed paths with countless people, both in his industry and out and about in the world. He never met a stranger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was a lovable giant who made an impact on everyone whose life he touched, even briefly \u2013 sitting on a plane, waiting in line at a restaurant, or anywhere else he happened to be. He couldn\u2019t help but strike up conversation, share a story, go over a detail, speak his mind. He was an open book, a raconteur, a bon vivant, the sort of guy who always put his money where his mouth was. He was, in short, a great man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
John became a U.S. citizen in 2014, an accomplishment he was immensely proud of. He always maintained a love for his homeland \u2013 especially when it came to Newcastle United Football Club \u2013 though he was brimming with patriotism for his chosen home. When he wasn\u2019t traveling for work, he loved working on his motorbikes, watching westerns, and sitting on the porch with a drink in hand. Recently, he was thoroughly enjoying the experience of being a grandpa. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his beloved wife: talking, talking, talking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
John is preceded in death by his parents, John and Jean Taylor, and twin sons Sean and Jordan Taylor. He is survived by his wife, Debra (Day) Taylor; daughter Cheyenne Sawaya, and son-in-law George Sawaya, Jr.; granddaughter Louise Sawaya; sister Linda Charlton; and brother-in-law Alan (Charlie) Charlton; sister Sandra Taylor; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws who will miss him beyond words.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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