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Mike Taylor Obituary
Mike was born in Gastonia on Feb. 20, 1965, son of Dr. Kenneth Taylor Jr. of Gastonia and the late Eve-lyn Gillespie Taylor. Mike was a 1983 graduate of Ashbrook High School where he excelled on the golf team. During his Junior career, he became the highest ranked golfer in North and South Carolina. Mike went on to play at Clemson University on a golf scholarship. For 27 years, Mike worked at Gaston Coun-try Club where he served in various capacities and was presently the Director of Golf. His passion for the game led him in becoming a loved mentor and friend to the Forestview High School Golf Team amongst many other accomplished juniors. Mike was a member of First ARP Church.
Mike is survived by his devoted wife of 21 years, Kim Taylor; son, Alex Taylor, a rising Sophomore at Furman University; father and step-mother, Dr. Kenneth Taylor, Jr. and Julia T. Taylor of Gastonia; brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenneth Taylor III and Sheri Taylor of Raleigh, and Dan Taylor and Susie Taylor of Richmond, VA; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Family and friends of Mike Taylor are invited to attend his visitation beginning at 1 until 3 p.m. Thurs-day at First ARP Church with his funeral service to follow at 3 p.m.in the church sanctuary. The Rev. Matt Kuiken will officiate. Burial will be private at Gaston Memorial Park.
Condolences may be sent online to www.mcleanfuneral.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Robin Johnson Hospice House, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054.
Kim and Alex would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Charles Meakin, Dr. Steven Yates, and their respective staffs for their compassionate care of Mike during his battle with cancer. Also deep gratitude to the nurses and staff at Robin Johnson Hospice House for their love and support.
McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the Taylor family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mike Taylor
The Ed Reese Family
August 9, 2014
Appreciated Mike's kindness at GCC! Will miss him.
John Harry
August 9, 2014
Mike has always been a most kind and loving person when I played golf at GCC. He always remembered me as a guest. I will greatly miss Mike.
Annette Groves Overcash
August 8, 2014
Dear Dan and Susie, Only moments ago my family and I learned of your loss. We are praying for you. Praying for your comfort and peace. "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." Hebrews 13:8
Renee Pruitt
August 7, 2014
Mike graduated a year before me at Ashbrook... Always thought the world of him... God defiantly granted himself another angel... May you rest in pease Mike Taylor!!!
Much Love!
Renee Pruitt
Kellee & Andy Horne
August 7, 2014
Please know that your family is in our prayers. Mike was a great person and will be missed.
Alan Bobbitt
August 7, 2014
Both of our kids worked for Mike during high school at the Club. He helped teach them the right way to treat people. It is lessons that they will always remember.
Tom Cates
August 7, 2014
Kim,
I am so sorry for your loss. I only met Mike once the night we ran into each other At Hickory Tavern. Incredibly nice man and I know you will miss him. Our prayers are with you and the rest of the family.
August 7, 2014
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Mike was such a wonderful mentor to Sam and so many other young golfers. He was such a fine man and will be greatly missed.
Hope and Todd Huston
Virginia Smith
August 7, 2014
My Prayers goes out to the family.
Don Hovis
August 6, 2014
I have great memories when Mike first begin playing golf at Gastonia Municipal. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Taylor family.
Angela Carter
August 6, 2014
Kim,
I will always remember what a precious and courageous couple that you and Mike are. Truly inspiring. Wishing I could be there today to give you a big hug. Praying for you and Alex.
Love,
Angela
August 6, 2014
So sorry for this tremendous loss. Our deepest sympathies go out to this family. Love Bill and Sheila Long
Peggy Hall
August 6, 2014
It was my pleasure to have known Mike through the game of golf for many years. He always knew my name and we talked about mutual friends. It is a great loss to all who knew him. Blessings and prayers to the family.
Anita Tarlton Dunn
August 6, 2014
In Loving Memory of Mike Taylor
Anita Tarlton Dunn
August 6, 2014
Kim,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Alex, Margaret McDaniel and Mike McDaniel, and the Taylor family.
Lloyd White
August 5, 2014
I will truly miss this wonderful man and all that he has meant to golf in Gastonia. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Taylor family.
Mike West
August 5, 2014
Dan and Susie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Michael will certainly be missed, you spoke of him frequently and your good times on and off the golf course. Mike and Kathy
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