Robert Cecil Taylor CHARLOTTE - Mr. Taylor, 82, of Charlotte, died Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Novant Health Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. Robert was born Oct. 11, 1931, in Cherokee County, S.C., a son of the late Lewis A. and Vennie McDaniel Taylor. Mr. Taylor was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had worked for Lockheed Aircraft, Addressograph Multigraph Company and FDR Field Service Company. He was a member of American Legion Post 353 and a member of Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon. Mr. Taylor was also a member of the John Willis Sunday school class. Robert enjoyed flea markets, traveling, visiting with friends and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his brothers, Newton, Carroll and Max Taylor; sisters, Blanche T. Daves and Vera T. Taylor. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Barbara B. Taylor; son, Greg C. Taylor and wife, Beverly; daughter, Cecilia Christianson and husband, Chris; sisters, Katherine Barnett and husband, Dean and Becky Scruggs and husband, Julian; grandchildren, Candace T. Ferguson and husband, Josh, Tracy Taylor and Jessica and Christopher Christianson. Funeral service for Mr. Taylor will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Gaston Memorial Park in Gastonia. Memorials may be made to Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church Building Fund, 1117 South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203. Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service, 1111 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC. Please share condolences online at www.hankinsandwhittington.com.
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Cecil, as we called him in high school, was such a kind person during those years we were in school together. I shall always remember his quiet gentleness and unassuming ways. May God bless and protect his remaining family. He will be remembered by all who knew him.
Marjorie Smith Brown
Marjorie Brown
May 12, 2014
Cecil and Barbara always came to our annual class reunions at Cowpens High School. They were always so interested in seeing everyone and visiting. The Class of 1950 will miss him tremendously. We are so sorry at his
passing. Our sympathy and love go out to all the family. He was a good man in every way.
Martha M. Garmon
Martha M. Garmon
April 17, 2014
I loved Mr. Taylor, my husband and I went on many trips to Wytheville, VA with the church group. I am going to miss him. My dad, Jim Bowlin sure loved him and thought the world of him also! With love, Andy and Barbea Bowlin Tripp
Barbea Tripp
April 14, 2014
Barbara, so sorry to hear of Robert's death. We are greatly saddened. He was always so kind asking about our family and how we were doing and made that a point each time we would see him. We are lifting you and the family up in prayer.
Blessings, Dick and Judy Kelly, PMBC
April 14, 2014
Barbara, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. The world has lost a great man, but the lord has a new right hand angel now! My prayers are with you and the family, Love Donna(Blackwell) Gardner
April 14, 2014
To the family of Robert Cecil Taylor:
May you find peace and comfort from the God of all understanding and comfort.
April 14, 2014
Barbara, So very sorry to hear of Roberts death. He always had a special place in our hearts. I hope you understand we can,t attend the funeral, but just know that YOU AND Your family are in our hearts and prayers.He will surely be missed... Love, Buddy & Jerri King
April 14, 2014
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