Hansel Edward Taylor, 75, of Ocoee, TN, passed away on April 6, 2020, in Chattanooga, TN. Hansel was born on July 1, 1944 in Ducktown TN to Ulysses and Lena Hughes Taylor. He is a member of the Anchor Holds Baptist Church in Chatsworth, GA. Hansel loved his family, church, fishing, and Tennessee Football. Hansel is preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Sarah Devoti, Glenis Crago, Carol Newberger;and sister in law Linda Taylor. Hansel is survived by his wife Connie; daughters and sons-in-law, Christy Taylor, Jennifer and Tim Massaro, and Laura and Jillian Thomas; son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Shanna Thomas; brothers and sisters-in-law, Danny Taylor, Bud and Geraldine Taylor, and Tom and Linda Taylor; grandchildren, Justin Angel, Nathan Weir, Devon Stone, Ashleigh Thomas, Matthew Bryson, Nicholas Thomas, Ethan Bryson, Jake Wehunt, Brandon Massaro, Brian Massaro, and Jaxen Thomas, Caroline Yother; great grandchildren, Lola Stone, Khloie Thomas, and Syler Stone; and several nieces and nephews. Hansel's wishes were to be cremated. Due to current health concerns, a memorial service to honor Mr. Taylor will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill is in charge of the arrangements. .