Roger Taylor Obituary
Roger is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Louise Ford Taylor; parents, Henry Clay Taylor, Sr. and Nellie Ruth Humphries; baby son, Travis Andrew Taylor; brothers, Henry Clay Taylor, Jr., and Douglas Mark Taylor; and sisters, Lois Ellen French and Janie Taylor.
He is survived by his daughter, Kelly and his sisters, Harriet Galloway and Rebecca (James) Perry.
A call of convenience will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Bridges Funeral Home from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Family and friends will meet at 9:45 AM on Wednesday at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery for a 10:00 AM graveside service, with Rev. William Purvis officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Roger's honor can be made to North Acres Baptist Church Homeless Ministry, 5803 Millertown Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924.
Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Roger, please visit our floral store.
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1SGT Richard Easterday
May 8, 2025
Served with Roger in Co. C. 278th. Pleased accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Roger. May God be with y0u in this time of grief.
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