Jack Taylor

Jack Taylor obituary, Hiawassee, GA

Jack Taylor

Jack Taylor Obituary

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Jack Taylor, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jack was born to the late Alvin and Genevie (Nichols) Taylor in Hiawassee, Georgia on February 16,1945. He was a career carpenter at heart and used that talent as a contractor for Taylor Service Company for over 20 years. Jack was a smart and kind man who loved his family and friends. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed hunting, working in his garden and taking good old fashioned camping trips. He was a gentleman, always willing to lend a hand. When he did a favor for someone he always declined anything in return by saying "Don't spoil my blessing."

Jack is preceded in death by his parents Alvin and Genevie Taylor; brothers James Enoch Taylor and Noel Cleborn "Jelly" Taylor. He leaves behind his precious wife Amanda Taylor; daughters, Lisa Ross and Audrey Taylor; son, David Helms; brother and sister-in-law, William Alvin and Kathy Taylor; brother, Loy P. Taylor; sisters-in-law, James' widow Glenda Taylor and Noel's widow Shirley Taylor and best friend Jeff Chandler. He also leaves behind a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Visitation: Friday, December 10th, 2021 Banister-Cooper Funeral Home 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Service: Saturday, December 11th, 2021 Banister-Cooper Funeral Home 11:00 AM
Interment: Following the funeral service at Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Banister-Cooper Funeral Home is honored to care for Mr. Taylor.

Banister-Cooper Funeral Home

678 North Main St. P.O. Box 70, Hiawassee, GA 30546

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