Photo courtesy of Andrews Mortuary and Crematory - Market Street Chapel - Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina
Oct 23, 1966 – Feb 5, 2021 (Age 54)
Wilbur Jennings Taylor, III
Wilbur Jennings Taylor, III, 54, of Wilmington, NC, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 after a lifelong battle with kidney disease.
He was born in Wilmington, NC, October 23, 1966, son of Jeanne Jaques Amory of Newport News, VA and the late Wilbur Jennings Taylor, Jr. of Wilmington, NC.
Mr. Taylor was a 1985 graduate of New Hanover High School and graduated from The College of Charleston in 1990 with a BS Degree in Political Science. He also attended The College of William and Mary. Following graduation, he worked in both the mortgage banking and building supply industries serving in both management and outside sales capacities with such companies as Norwest Mortgage, Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., Stock Building Supply and Best Distributing. He later established and served as owner and president of Atlantic Roofing and Remodeling and Taylor Building Corporation, Inc. He was a member of St. Andrew’s On-the-Sound Episcopal Church, Home Builders Association in Wilmington NC, Raleigh, NC, and Charleston SC, Cape Fear Club, James River Country Club, Kappa Alpha Order Beta Gamma Chapter at The College of Charleston, and Boykin Spaniel Society. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, boating, and golfing.
Surviving in addition to his mother is his sister Dr. Dawn Taylor Hunt, her husband Dr. William Stuart Hunt, and their son William Stuart Hunt, Jr. of Newport News, VA, his stepmother Penney Eaker Taylor of Wilmington, NC, his stepsister Brandy Dianne Speas of Charlotte, NC, and many wonderful aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Preceding him in death were his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Jennings Taylor Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Charles Amar Jaques, Sr.; his father Wilbur Jennings Taylor, Jr.; his sister Mary Eleanor Taylor Compton; his nephew Braden Carlton Compton; and his stepfather Guy Carlton Amory Jr.
A graveside service for family and friends will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Oleander Memorial Gardens, 306 Bradley Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409, with Rev. David Goehring officiating.
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I knew Wilbur at the College of Charleston. He was a great guy, always smiling and fun. We'll miss you, Wilbur.
Daniel Schnauthiel
Daniel Schnauthiel
September 13, 2021 | Mount Pleasant, SC | Friend
Reading The College of Charleston Magazine this evening, I was saddened to read of Wilbur's passing. I'll always remember my friend chatting for hours in Wentworth dorm and college parties our freshman and sophomore years. Wilbur's smile and wit can never be forgotten. My condolences to his family. Rest easy, Wilbur J.
Michelle Watts Crane
July 07, 2021 | Camden, SC | Friend
One of my favorite childhood memories is of playing "army" and "cowboys and Indians" with Bubba in the woods of College Acres. My sister just told me about this and while I have not seen Bubba for some time, this hurts - one of my first friends in life.
Brandon Lewis
June 23, 2021 | Friend
Stephen and I are so saddened to hear of Wilbur's passing. We had some great times with him, as he was a fun and unique person. My prayers go out to his family and friends as I know he will be greatly missed.
Anita Carlson
February 17, 2021 | Wilmington, NC | Friend
I am so sorry for your loss .. I am thinking about all of y’all ! I am so very heartbroken .... wish I could have been there but you were in my thoughts .. Stuart James
Stuart Jamez
February 16, 2021 | Columbia, SC | Friend
One of the nicest friends I was blessed to know! Condolences to all of the family.
Twyla Satterfield
February 13, 2021 | NC | Friend
My sincerest condolences to the family.
While I have not seen Bubba in person for years, I often think of the good times we had in the 80s: Playing in the College Acres neighborhood, Spanish class at MCS Noble with Mrs. Rebecca Blackmore (the future judge), his driving me to NHHS in the morning and four wheeling in Pembroke. Those were the days I think with a tear.
I will keep him in my prayers and visit when I pay respects to my grandparents at Oleander Memorial Gardens.
Kevin Kain
February 13, 2021 | Green Bay, WI | Friend
Dear Dawn, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious brother. I have the sweetest memories of all you Taylor children at St. Andrews on the Sound in our early years. I loved your Bubba and had a special place in my heart for him as we grew up there. May God surround you and uphold all with His comfort and grace in this time of great loss. Please send my deepest sympathy to your dear Mom as well.
Elizabeth Taylor
February 12, 2021 | Boone, NC | Friend
Sad to hear. Condolences to family. Wilbur was a great suite mate at Wentworth Dorm at College of Charleston. Best of times in college. Life's short. Rest in peace buddy.
Vince Kalson
February 11, 2021 | Alameda, CA | Classmate