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WILLIAM TAYLOR Obituary
William Anderson "Bill" Taylor, 94, of Lynchburg, died peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, at Virginia Baptist Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Irene Wooldridge Taylor for 63 wonderful years.
Born Sept.r 23, 1916, in Schuyler, he was a son of the late Wesley Allen Taylor and Mary Lou Ragland Taylor. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army. He attended Redeeming Grace Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Benjamin W. Taylor and wife, Wanda, of Bedford and L. Keith Taylor, of Evington; two daughters, Rachel T. Dossett and hus-band, Mike, of Durham, N.C., and Lisa T. Hall and husband, Charles, of Madison Heights. Bill is also survived by his four granddaughters, four grandsons and four great grandchil-dren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Florence Groome.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m.to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, and other times at the home. A celebration of Bill's life will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, at Tharp Funeral Home with Pastors Michael O'Brien and Don Cudworth officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the Children's Ministry at Redeeming Grace Baptist Church, 3630 Old Forest Road, Lynchburg, VA, 24501.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.
tharpfuneralhome.com.
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jackie fulcher
December 9, 2010
Lisa
I am so sorry to hear about your dad, may you and your family take comfort in knowing he is with our Lord and at peace. Remember all the good times and the many years that you had your dad. Call me if you just want to talk.
Cindy Davis
December 3, 2010
"Mr. Taylor", we are so sad we will not see you in the neighborhood anymore. We have great memories of you, and will cherish them for a lifetime. I know you are at peace, and are running with the Angels....We love you, and you will be greatly missed!
Bryan, Cindy & Blake Davis
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