Johnson City, TN-Elmer Taylor
Elmer Taylor, 72, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 6, 2017. He was born January 27, 1945, in Wise, VA, to the late Willie and Elgie Bishop Taylor. Mr. Taylor was a native of Wise, VA, but he had lived in Johnson City, TN area for the past 40 years.
Mr. Taylor was a member of New Salem Baptist Church and the South Central Ruritan. He retired from Old Dominion Freight Lines, where he was a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed hunting, spending time with his family, and he loved his pets.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Pam Dulaney, as well as four brothers; Cecil Taylor, Howard Taylor, Paul Taylor, and Claude Taylor.
Those left to cherish his memory are: his loving wife of 53 years, Betty Fann Taylor; a daughter Cyndi Sliger & husband Chuck; 3 sisters Eula Taylor, Betty Thacker & husband Homer, Lois Meade & and husband JC; 2 brothers Harold Taylor & wife Brenda, and Chuck Taylor & wife Elizabeth. He also left behind 1 Grandchild, 3 Great-Grandchildren, and a special canine companion “Little Bit”.
The family will receive friends and family at Snyder’s Memorial Gardens, funeral home, on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, the funeral services will follow beginning at 7:00 PM with pastors Craig Ponder and Garry Edwards officiating. Interment will be held at the Monte Vista Memorial Park, Thursday, August 10, 2017, at 11:00 AM.
Snyder’s Memorial Gardens, funeral home Gray, TN. is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Elmer Taylor.
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