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H.M. Patterson & Son-Arlington Chapel

173 Allen Road NE

Atlanta, Georgia

Glenn Taylor Obituary

Family-Placed Death Notice

Glenn Edward Taylor, 83, of Atlanta, died May 1, 2006 at his home in Cartersville, GA. He founded the Bankhead Companies, initially as Bankhead Welding Services, over 60 years ago and remained active in both his businesses and his Cartersville farm until his illness. He served as a Board member of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources since 1983. He was a former member of the Atlanta Rotary Club. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice V. Taylor and is survived by his daughters, Marie C. DeVore (Byron), Glenda T. Cole, Janice T. Scott (Ernie); 6 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brothers, Ray Taylor and Herman Taylor. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 4 at 2:00 pm at Wieuca Road Baptist Church with Dr. William L. Self and Rev. Mark Barbour officiating. Interment services will follow at Arlington Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 3 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Patterson's Arlington Chapel and at 1:00 pm on May 4 at Wieuca Road Baptist Church. Arrangements by H.M. Patterson and Son, Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Rd, Sandy Springs (404) 851-9900. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Taylor Foundation, 1080 D.L. Hollowell Pkwy., Atlanta, GA 30318. Online tributes may be made at www.mem.com.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on May 3, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Glenn Taylor

21 Entries

Conrad Hosford Jr

September 23, 2024

I started working for Ray Rakestraw in 1977 at the shop he ran at 1345 Bankhead when work got slow he took me across the street where I was introduced to Pete DuBose and Parks Powell and later met Mr. Taylor I worked with him several times in his overhauls till late I learned a very lot from those men but I had to leave Atlanta and Bankhead in 1987, I carry a vast knowledge of the welding trade thanks to the gentlemen mentioned but Glenn Taylor made it all possible for me.

Gary D. Westerdale

March 30, 2023

I worked at Bankhead as my first job out of college. People listed below were some of my first bosses. Bobby Murphree, Lloyd Coursey, Ed Thompson. Mr. T. employed some of the finest people I have ever worked with. Rest in peace my friend.

Chris Baxter

June 22, 2017

Glenn was a Sigma Nu brother of mine at Ga. Tech. He made our fraternity a better place. I will miss him forevver.

TRAVIS DIXON

March 4, 2007

SO SORRY TO FIND OUT ABOUT MR. TAYLOR. MY SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO ALL OF THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS, MARIE, GLENDA, AND JANICE, AND ALL OF THE GRAND CHILDREN. IT GOES WAY BACK TO THE 60'S. I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH JANICE AND WAS MYSELF A RESIDENT OF GROVE PARK. MR. TAYLOR WAS THE BROTHER'N LAW OF MY UNCLE, FRED COTTON, OF WHOM WAS ALSO THE BROTHER OF BEATRICE, OF WHO WAS A COTTON BEFORE SHE MARRIED MR. TAYLOR. MR. TAYLOR WAS A FINE AND UPSTANDING MAN. I WAS TALKING TO MY AUNT, WINNELLE COTTON, MR. TAYLORS SISTEN'N LAW AND I HAD ASKED ABOUT MR. TAYLOR AND SHE HAD INFORMED ME THAT HE HAD PASSED AWAY A FEW YEARS AGO. HOWEVER, I DID A COMPUTER SEARCH AND FOUND THAT HE HAS NOT EVEN BEEN DECEASED A YEAR YET. MY CONDOLENCES GOT OUT TO THE FAMILY AND I SURELY DO KNOW AND UNDERSTAND JUST HOW MUCH MR. TAYLOR WILL BE MISSED. HE ACCOMPLISHED ALOT IN HIS LIFE. MY AUNT EXPLAINED TO ME THE TIME WHEN HE FIRST STARTED WELDING AND BOUGHT A PICKUP TRUCK AND THEN MOUNTED A WELDER ON THE BACK OF THE TRUCK, AND THAT IS HOW BANNKHEAD WELDING GOT STARTED. I AM SURE THAT HE TOOK ALOT OF MEMORIES WITH HIM WHEN HE LEFT THIS LIFE. IT MAKES ONE THINK "LIFE IS NOT CERTAIN, BUT DEATH IS." WE HAVE TO DO GOOD HERE ON EARTH TO BE ASSURED A PLACE IN THE HEVANS, AND I KNOW THAT MR. TAYLOR SURELY HAS HIS PLACE MARKED IN THE GOD ALMIGHTY HEVANS ABOVE. GOD REST HIS SOUL.

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Bobby Murphree

January 3, 2007

My father, Bobby Murphree, worked for Mr. Taylor for over 40 years and sends his sincerest condolences to the Taylor family. My dad thought the world of Mr. Taylor as did I, meeting him on several occasions growing up and even visiting the Taylor farm a couple of years ago with my family. He will be remembered as a hero in my father's eyes. Unfortunately we just heard of the passing in December 2006, but still wanted to let you know we are thinking of your family.

Sincerely,
Paige Murphree Kincaid (Woodstock, GA) for
Bobby and JoAnn Murphree
Pell City, Alabama

Matt Fields

June 12, 2006

It was such an honor to have such a wondeful man in my/our family. Glenn was a cousin of mine, related through my grandfather. I'm not much with words, but I really don't think that matters right now. Glenn will be missed more than words could ever begin to express!

-The Fields Family

Lithia Springs, Georgia

Derek & Carla Dobbertin

May 5, 2006

I have had the opportunity to go to the Taylor Farm on a few occasions and was amazed what a beautiful piece of property it is and how hard Glenn worked to keep it that way. Our sympathy goes out to family and friends of Mr. Taylor.

Jesse & Grace James

May 4, 2006

Our sincere sympathy to the Taylor family. I have loved & respected Mr. Taylor for nearly 30 yrs.I will miss him greatly.

Suzanne Dunn

May 3, 2006

Our sincere sympathy to Mr. Tarylo's family. He was truly a great man with a wide range of influence for good. He shared his love with all those around him. Both our dads counted him among their friends as did we.

Charles and Suzanne (Stewart) Dunn

Judy Orrell Welch

May 3, 2006

In the 60's and 70's, Glenn Taylor helped build a church in Smyrna. He was strong, honest and respected by all who knew him.

Shelly Wallace-Wolfe Wallace Foods and Catering

May 3, 2006

My prayers and condolences go out to this family. Mr Taylor was a great contributor to his family & community. He will be missed by many. May God bless you.

Tracy Stolarski

May 3, 2006

Glenda, We are all so sorry to hear about your fathers passing and want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

With love,

Your Tennis Team

Tommy Coursey

May 3, 2006

Glenn Taylor was a great man to me and my family. He will be missed very much. Our thoughts are with you.

Edward & Evelyn Thompson

May 3, 2006

Our prays, thoughts and sympathy go out to your family. We know how much you will miss him. To us, Glenn Taylor was one of the greatest men that lived in our time. He did so much for so many and never expected to be recognized for the many deeds he did. He was one that provided jobs for many, many people and we thank him for this. I am sure many employees and former employees join us in expressing graditude to a Great American. We have been a part of the Bankhead Family for over 40 years and have many memories that we will always cherish. We will miss him as we feel he was part of our family also.

ROCKY MULLINS

May 3, 2006

OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU AT THIS TIME AND DAYS AHEAD.

WE LOVED YOU MR TAYLOR!

ROCKY/SHELIA MULLINS

Brandon Ogden

May 3, 2006

I will always remember Mr. Taylor as one the nicest and respectable men I have known. He meant alot to myself and my family. My prayers are certainly with you all at this point.

Bates & Eleanor Bowers

May 3, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

May 3, 2006

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Al Braxton

May 3, 2006

I am very sorry that I did not have a chance to visit with Glenn during the past month or so of his illness. Glenn was really someone very special to me as we worked together while he built an enterprise and fostered many others to do the same. He will always hold a special place in my memory.

Melanie Boyer

May 3, 2006

During this time of sadness, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Melanie Boyer

(Tommy Coursey's Mom)

Joan and Tom Watson

May 3, 2006

Glenn Taylor was one of the truly great people of this world.

He was a visionary who put visions into action, was wise, courageous, optimistic, and generous; and was a strong leader who never exerted force.

He represented a tremendous influence for good in a wide area of Christian and civic endeavors, something from which there will be benefits for many years to come.

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