| 1. | Douglas Taylor was born on 6 Feb 1943 in , Avery County, North Carolina, (son of Claude Franklin Taylor and Nellie Crawford Ferguson); died on 16 May 2019 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Ledford Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. Notes:
Douglas Taylor, age 76, of Elk Park, NC passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at his home.
He was born on Feb. 6, 1943, in Banner Elk, NC, a son of the late Claude Taylor and the late Nell Brewer Taylor.
He was preceded in death by his Parents; Brother: John Taylor; and Sister: Barbara Daniels.
Doug attended Evergreen Baptist Church. He enjoyed watching sports like basketball and football, working outside, but most importantly he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and his entire family. He enjoyed listening to Gospel and Country music.
Doug leaves behind to cherish his memory his Wife of 48 years: JoAnn Turbyfill Taylor of Elk Park, NC; Daughter: Claudette (David) Reep of Jonas Ridge, NC; Son: Douglas J. (Kelly) Taylor of Lenoir, NC; Brother: Thomas (Shelia) Taylor of Montezuma, NC; Grandchildren: Matthew Reep and Mikayla Reep of Jonas Ridge, NC; Special Sister-in-Law: Patty Hicks of Elk Park, NC; several Nieces and Nephews, and a special Cat: Patches.
Services for Doug Taylor will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, with Rev. Johnny McCoury officiating.
The family will receive friends beginning at 5 p.m. up until the service hour on Saturday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.
Interment will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday May 19, 2019, at Ledford Family Cemetery off Goose Hollow Road in Newland, NC.
The Taylor family would like to offer a special thank you to the Avery County EMS and the Avery County Sheriff's Office.
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1943 - 2019 (76 years)