Photo courtesy of Floyd Mortuary and Crematory Inc. - Lumberton
Lumberton, North Carolina
Mar 14, 1932 – Apr 4, 2020 (Age 88)
MSgt. (Ret) Martin Davis Taylor, age 88, of McDonald, NC, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020. He was born on March 14, 1932 in Lumberton, NC, the son of the late Howard Davis Taylor and the late Nellie Hair Taylor.
He was a member of McDonald Baptist Church and served as Deacon for 40 years and also held offices as Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, and Church Clerk. Martin loved to work in his garden with his wife and went around giving away vegetables to his friends and family. Martin was retired from the U.S. Army and the U.S. Postal Service, which he said was the best job he ever had. He delivered mail on Rt. 9 in Lumberton.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Martin “Marty” Davis Taylor, Jr., and three brothers: A.J. Taylor, R.M. Taylor, and W.M. Taylor.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jane Britt Taylor; a son, James Ryan Taylor and wife Faye; two grandchildren, Amy Taylor Johnson (Zachary) and Andrew James Taylor (Ashley); one great-grandson, Lynwood James Johnson; six sisters: Laura Mae Turner, Evelyn Kalal, Martha Lee Lawson (Craven), Mary Lou Register (Leroy), Nellie Mae Richardson, and Juneal Smith; two brothers, Howard Earl Taylor (Vickie) and Kenneth Taylor (Karen); and a host of nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service will be held at Meadowbrook Cemetery in Lumberton, NC with Rev. Thomas Willoughby officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to McDonald Baptist Church, 132 N. 2nd Street, Fairmont, NC 28340.
Read MoreSo sad to hear of Martin's passing. He was a wonderful person to know. Condolences to Jane and to James Ryan and family. My family will keep you in our prayers.
Warren Lewis
April 10, 2020 | Oak Island, NC
Condolences to the family from the grndchildren of Ardella Hair Fowler, sister to Aunt Nellie Taylor..
Raymond Fowler
April 09, 2020 | WILMINGTON, NC
Octavial Swett
April 09, 2020 | Fairmont
Im really gonna miss all the vegetables and candy that you brought to me at the shop when you came to get your hair cut and the request to massage your bald head! Lol Thanks for all the memories and the love you had for my grandchildren. We are gonna miss you dearly! Prayers and condolences to James Ryan and family!❤
Kathy Thompson
April 08, 2020 | Rowland, NC | Friend
I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the family of Martin Davis Taylor . May God comfort you during this most difficult time.
Ricky Phillips
April 08, 2020 | Lumberton, NC | Friend
Uncle Martin you will truly be missed. I am sure God himself was waiting for you when you entered those Pearly gates! We love you.
Arlie & Mickey Hyatt
April 08, 2020 | Callahan, FL | Family
To the Taylor Family, I am sending along prayers of celebration for a life well lived. Although I did not know Mr Taylor, I knew his son and the wonderful things he has accomplished, these traits were obviously taught to him by a set of great parents!!!BE STRONG DT3
David Townsend III
April 08, 2020 | Rowland, NC
So sorry to hear this. I got to know Martin when he delivered mail to The Kendall Company in the 80's. Enjoyed talking to him. He was such a nice person and will be missed by all . Sending my condolences to his family.
Jeanette Herring
April 08, 2020 | Lumberton, NC
My sincere condolences to Martins family. My thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Pittman England
April 08, 2020 | Charlotte, NC