Charles “John” L. Taylor, Sr., 86, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh.
Mr. Taylor was born August 1, 1930 in Warren County to the late Charlie Taylor and Rebecca King Taylor. He was also preceded by ten brothers and sisters.
He loved the Great Smoky mountains. He also had a great work ethic and always had to be busy doing things.
Mr. Taylor is survived by his wife of 66 years, Dean Taylor; his sons, Charles L. Taylor, Jr., Jesse Ray Taylor and Andrew Radford; his daughters, Sarah Edwards and Pamela Taylor; his grandchildren, Alice Radford, Chris Taylor, Regina Smith, Wayne Taylor, Brian Taylor and Jesse Aycock; eight great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Harvest Temple Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Norwood Starling officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. Friday, July 28, 2017 at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service and other times at the home.
Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.