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Neil Taylor Obituary

Neil Gordon Taylor

Asheville - Neil Gordon Taylor passed away Monday, February 26th. He was 61 years old. An Enka High graduate, he went on to attend Mars Hill College. A gifted musician, Neil could play anything from trumpet to piano or guitar. Now he accompanies angels before God.

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Published by Asheville Citizen-Times on Mar. 3, 2018.

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Phil Triplett

March 8, 2018

What a great friend, musician, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Brother, and all around good buddy one could count on to be there. Lots of great memories making music together, or just hanging out listening to tunes in Woodrow Manor. Then there were the late night runs to the Hot Shot, or to get doughnuts, or just wondering when Hyder's opens for business. Rest well my friend "Nefarious Neil" (as he called himself back then) or "Bombur" (as some others referred to our buddy and friend Neil).

Danny Phillips

March 8, 2018

Neil was a great guy. Me and Warren Haynes (plus others) were in a band called Bourbon Street back in the late 70's. He could "hang" whatever you were playing. Awesome memories. <

Pamela Smithey

March 7, 2018

My Condolences to Neils family. Such a talented musician and good friend. Many happy memories!

Stuart Reinhardt

March 7, 2018

Neil was definitely one of my mentors as a musician, and we played hundreds of gigs together as a horn section back in the '70s and '80s. He was an extremely kind person and awesome trumpeter!! Condolences to all of his family and friends.

John

March 5, 2018

To the family, I am sorry to hear the news about your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1,2

March 2, 2018

My condolences to the family. May the wonderful memories of your loved one comfort you until God's promises are fulfilled. Matthew 5:5

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