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Gary Taylor Obituary

Gary Swanson Taylor, 64, of Wytheville, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2012. He was the son of the late Ida Pearl Taylor. He was an employee of Northern Hospital of Surry County, a member of the Wytheville Seventh Day Adventist Church, and a member of the Walker-Terry Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. He is survived by his wife, Glenna Taylor, of Wytheville; sons and daughter-in-law; Steven and Glenna Taylor, of Christiansburg; Allen Taylor, of Wytheville; brother and sister-in-law; Kenneth Duane and Bonnie Sue Taylor, of Austinville; grandchildren, Victoria Taylor, Jaxon Taylor, Katyra Taylor.
Funeral service will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2012, in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by Chaplin James "Jim" Cox and Elder Nelson Eichelberger, with a graveside service Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Galilee Christian Church Cemetery.
Family will receive friends at Grubb Funeral Home Wednesday, fr om 5 p.m. until service time. Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 9, 2012.

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Starr Rowe

October 12, 2012

For the days 'ahead' is what I meant in the note I left. So sorry for the mistake. It posted before I could correct the error.

Starr Rowe

October 11, 2012

Gary will certainly be missed by us. He always had something comical to say and seemed to enjoy entertaining folks. I know the Lord will give you strength for the days away.

October 10, 2012

To Gary's family, he was such a nice man and will be missed by all who knew him and worked with him. Rest in Peace, Gary.
Mairi McDonald

Terry and Bill Hancock

October 10, 2012

Gary was a wonderful light and our halls at NHSC will be dimmer without him. Our prayers are with each of you.

Jeffrey Crockett

October 10, 2012

My prayers are with you

Neva Bedwell

October 10, 2012

Glenna and family, Gary was a friend to all. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Madeline Gardner

October 10, 2012

Glenna and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Gary and you have my deepest sympathy. I will miss him bringing packages in the Gift Shop. May God Bless you.

Misti Young

October 10, 2012

Thoughts and prayers to your family. Gary will be greatly missed!

Greg & Lisa Casstevens

October 9, 2012

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints PSALM 115:16
Glenna and family, May God comfort you during this time of sorrow. Gary was a good friend and will truely be missed.
Our prayers are with you!

Bradley & Faye Tilley Quesinberry

October 9, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joy Constantine

October 9, 2012

R.I.P Gary Taylor ,You will be missed.

Chastity Kidd

October 9, 2012

Gary, you were always a father-like figure to me. You will be sincerely missed and loved.

Winston And Linda McPeak

October 9, 2012

So sorry to hear about Gary. Will try and see you tomorrow night. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Family

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