Harvey “Buck” L. Taylor

Bailey - Harvey "Buck" L. Taylor, age 75, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016. Born in Rocky Mount, NC on July 30, 1940, he was the son of the late Harvey Taylor and Pattie Ruth Batts Taylor. Known by all as "Buck", he retired as a general contractor after 40 years of building homes in and outside of Rocky Mount. Buck was always one to be a friend to everyone and it can be said that he never met a stranger. A genuine man all around, he would quickly give the shirt off of his back to anyone in need. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him. Buck leaves behind to cherish his memory, his son, Artie Taylor of Enterprise, FL; and his daughter, Shelly Robbins and her husband, Dena, of Sharpsburg; two grandchildren, Patrick Robbins and his wife, Marsha; and Steven Robbins and his wife, Heather; great-grandchildren, Garland and Hollie Robbins, and baby-to-be, Gatlin Robbins. He is also survived by his girlfriend, Sally Kostka of Bailey; sister, Joyce Brown of Sharpsburg; his special aunt Frances Batts Davis of Rocky Mount; special cousin Frances Gay of Rocky Mount; and his two dogs, Jake and Carma Rose. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Mill Branch Cemetery with Rev. Allen Mills officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Walter Jones Rehab Center, 2577 W. 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27834. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and 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. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 4/20, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Service Mill Branch Cemetery Thursday 4/21, 11:00 am Cemetery Mill Branch Cemetery