Robert Joe Taylor
September 14, 1942 ~ April 15, 2023
ROCKY MOUNT – Robert Joe Taylor, age 80, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Born in Nash County, NC on September 14, 1942, he was the son of the late Joseph Elmer Taylor and Susie Flemming Owens Taylor.
Robert was a long-time member of West Edgecombe Baptist Church. Aside from farming, he was dump-truck driver for many years and was known by many as the “Rockman”. Robert enjoyed the outdoors, was a member of the Gatlin Hunting Club, and many would remember him as a “wise man of few words”. He was well loved by his family and friends and will be missed by all who knew him.
Robert is survived by his wife of 56 years, Faye Langley Taylor; his children, Heidi Taylor Coley (Keith), Mitzi Zinn, Deidre Turner, and Matthew Taylor (Dori); his grandchildren, Lauren Zinn, Anna Zinn, Natalie Turner, Gavin Coley, Molly Turner, Jacob Coley, and Madelyn Taylor; his brother, Jerry “Wayne” Taylor; his sister, Carol Taylor Jackson (David); and his nephews, D. J. Richardson and Brandon Taylor.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Roberts’s life will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Matthew Mayo officiating. Burial will follow the service at Taylor Family Farm. The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, April 21, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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As being one of the Hinton twins, I grew up at his father store. Robert Joe always dumped rock or dirt for us. Always laughing and telling a humorous story. I played with his sister, Carol at there home and then run to the store for treats. We still use him as I got older and married. One day he asked my husband what he was going to do with that old Bush hog, my husband you can have it. We thought it was too dangerous to use. But Robert Joe thanked us a many times fir that old thing. Rest In Peace. LINDA HINTON GARRETT
As being one of the Hinton twins, I grew up at his father store. Robert Joe always dumped rock or dirt for us. Always laughing and telling a humorous story. I played with his sister, Carol at there home and then run to the store for treats. We still use him as I got older and married. One day he asked my husband what he was going to do with that old Bush hog, my husband you can have it. We thought it was too dangerous to use. But Robert Joe thanked us a many times for that old thing. Rest In Peace. LINDA HINTON GARRETT
Faye and family, my heart goes out to all of you in your loss! I will be praying that God will give you the peace and comfort that you need at this time!
So sorry to hear this, thought the world of Robert Joe. His sense of humor was unparallele, and he had a true heart. Rest in Peace my friend
So sorry to hear about Robert.
Jerry and I liked him so much because he was so down to earth.
Faye our prayers are with you and all the family during this difficult time.
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You will be missed by many. Thank you for being a family life long friend and treating me (Jeremy) as one of your own.
Sending Love to All. So sorry Faye for your loss we are All thinking about you and your sweet family. May God give you grace and understanding. Your the best neighbors we could ask for. Rest easy Robert!
Robert Jo has always been a man of his word. He has always greeted me with a smile. I am 69 years old and remember him growing up, spending the night with his sister , Carol . I was one of the Hinton twins and our mother were close friends with his mother, Susie. He could never tell us apart. Always asking “are you Linda or Brenda?”Robert Jo will surely be missed in our community. Howdy and I hope Faye and the girls accept our condolences.. Down the road from you if you need anything! This includes Wayne and Carol,
Sincere Sympathy to Deidre,, Natalie, Molly and Family.
Sorry to hear about your loss.