Gordon L. Taylor

Gordon L. Taylor obituary, Murphy, NC

Gordon L. Taylor

Gordon Taylor Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ivie Funeral Home (Home Office) - Murphy on Nov. 17, 2025.

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Gordon L. Taylor 58, of Murphy passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at his home. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia January 27, 1967 to the late Colon Vaxter and Rachel Dockery Taylor. He moved to Cherokee County in 1996. Gordon worked for MGM Brakes for about ten years.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Randy Taylor Sr. and a niece, Catherine Virginia Taylor Warman.
Surviving are three nephews, Randy Taylor Jr. of Andrews, Dennis Warman and Jethro Warman both of Murphy.
A memorial service may be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made in memory of Gordon Taylor to Ogretta Cemetery Fund, c/o Alice Martin, 55 Crystal Springs Road, Murphy, North Carolina 28906.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.
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