William “Billy” Daniel Taylor
May 27, 1936 ~ December 15, 2021
ROCKY MOUNT - William "Billy" Daniel Taylor, age 85, on the morning of Wednesday, December 15, 2021 our Dad stepped into Heaven. His faith became sight. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on May 27, 1936, he was the son of the late Moses Taylor and Lena Jackson Taylor. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Kaye Taylor; his great-granddaughter, Millie Rae Thye; his six sisters, Mary Alice Dickerson Hodges, Nellie Colbert, Dolly Bottoms, Patty New, Sylvia Lamb, and Dorothy Stallings; and two brothers, Jimmy Taylor and Elbert Taylor.
Billy was a dedicated employee of Brewer Paint Company for many years. He was a long-time faithful member of Oak View Baptist Church and served as a deacon, music director and Sunday school teacher.
Billy leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 66 years, Jessie Dean Rose Taylor; his children, Charles Taylor (Robin), Melanie Taylor Chambers (John), and Jeff Taylor (Deana) all of Rocky Mount; his grandchildren, Joshua Taylor (Laurie), Jonathon Chambers, Caitlin Thye (Joshua), Melissa Rorrer (Samuel), Chelsea Strachan (James), Ryan Taylor; his seven precious great-grandchildren; his cherished brother, Ray Taylor (Jean); and many wonderful nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Billy's life will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor David Taylor officiating. Burial will follow the service at Pineview Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
The family is very appreciative to the healthcare providers at Autumn Care of Nash for the wonderful care of Dad.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Billy's memory to Oak View Baptist Church, 2412 Arlington Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801.
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.
Visitation
Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 12/18, 9:45 am - 10:45 am
Visitation with the family will be from 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 12/18, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
A Funeral Service to celebrate Billy's life will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor David Taylor officiating.
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Saturday 12/18, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Burial will follow the service at Pineview Cemetery.
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Charles, Melanie, and Jeff, Billy was so special to me. I will miss him dearly. He loved and was loved. He never met a stranger. He lived his faith in the Lord. In any conversation he had with people he never failed to talk about Jesus. I’m sad for us but happy beyond measure for him. He is finally home. I’m so proud to have had him in my life as my uncle. His memory will be forever in my heart.
Billy Taylor was one of the finest men I ever knew. He always had a smile on his face and was such a delight to always talk to. That man could mix up paint and match anything you brought him. I had the wonderful pleasure of knowing this kind man most of my life. May he rest in peace.
Uncle Billie will surely be missedhe will always be a pleasant reminder of him at church Heaven had a great celebration in heaven today.
In memory of William Billy Daniel Taylor, Paul Armstrong lit a candle
I am saddened to hear of Billy’s passing. I have know him since 1957. He and Jesse Dean lived across the street from my family in a small house. The house was located down at the end of the dirt road past the creek. They both were good people. Billy always had a smile on his face and a good sense of humor that he shared with everyone. To the family Brenda and I offer our condolences and prayers.
In memory of William Billy Daniel Taylor, Teresa Bullard lit a candle
You and your family will always be special to me.
You and your family will always be special to me.
You and your family will always be special to me.
So sorry to hear of uncle Billy’s passing he touched a lot of lives on this earth he will be missed by all who knew him.
Billy was truly a faithful servant to his Oak View Baptist Church and to GOD and will surely be missed by all at Oak View Baptist. He was a dear friend and always had a smile on his face and kind words to say. He loved his church and all his fellow members.
Worked for Mr. Taylor through Brewer Paint Co. Always got to work early to bring Billy coffee. Loved sitting there enjoying our little talks and prayers in the morning before work. A really great man he will be sadly missed
Billy was a wonderful and gracious man. We enjoy seeing him through the years and having talks with him. He will be sorely missed. Heaven gained another angel and we know God will watch over his family. Our prayers go out to his family. From The Harrell family
So very sorry to hear of Billy’s Passing. He was a great person to know and talk with , I remember fondly him visiting David when he was in the hospital ,It meant so much to me, may you be comforted just knowing he was a child of God and is now reaping his reward , Love to all the Taylor family and relatives Janice Bottoms Holder
In memory of William Billy Daniel Taylor, Patty Partin lit a candle
To Jeff Taylor and family. Jeff I was so sadden to read about your father’s death. Bobby and I were mentioning him this morning about how we would get to see him at Bojangles. We haven’t been inside there in a couple of years. I did not know he was at Autumn Care. He was a pure example of a true Christian. I didn’t get to read the newspaper until this afternoon and I was shocked. I know my condolence is a little late; however, I do hope you get to read it. Your Mom is a classmate of my husband’s. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Sylvia.