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Boyd Taylor Obituary

Boyd Fredric Taylor, 82, of Salisbury, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Novant Health/Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House. He was born in Suffolk County, NY, the son of the late Fred Watson Taylor and the late Florence Marie Lawless. He was a graduate of NC State University with a degree in Civil Structural Engineering. He was a collector of vinyl records.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Kathleen Taylor.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 50 years, Nancy Cooke Taylor, stepsister, Rhonda Troutman (Keith) of Charlotte.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Milford Hill United Methodist Church, 1630 Statesville Blvd. Salisbury NC 28144 or Novant Health/Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House, 1229 Statesville Blvd. Salisbury NC 28144.

Online memorials may be left at www.summersettfuneralhome.com. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Taylor family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Salisbury Post on Jan. 11, 2026.

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Robin H.

January 20, 2026

My heart is saddened today in the knowledge of Mr. Taylor´s passing... He and Mrs. Nancy would always stop by to see me when they came to Belk. His Sweet Spirit will truly be missed. Mrs. Nancy you´ll continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Praying For Peace That Surpasses All Understanding for you and your family.

Annie Clingenpeel

January 17, 2026

Nancy, I know you are missing Boyd so much right now. What a sweet sweet man you married. I am so grateful to have met Boyd at our high school reunion! Thinking of you so much!! Love, Annie

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