Terry Lee Taylor, 65, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, November 15, 2020. Terry was born on December 21, 1954 to Margaret and Lawrence Taylor in Belvidere, Illinois. Terry married the love of his life, Mary Bender on October 11, 1974 in Belvidere, Illinois. Terry took pride in working for Belvidere Company for 35 years doing many different jobs, and later working for Diamond Heat Company driving their trucks. Terry enjoyed going on many fishing trips with friends and had interests in many different things throughout his life. Terry is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Mary; children, Benjamin Taylor, Nathan (Amanda) Taylor; grandchildren, Brenden, Nathan, Tyler, Abby, Gabby, Gavin and Xander; 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Betty (Gary) Walley. Terry was preceded in death by parents; sister, Shirley; brothers, Robert, James, and Clint; daughter in law Jenny. Stateline Cremations is assisting the family, 712 Windsor Rd., Loves Park, IL, 61115.