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Obituary For Kenneth Wayne Taylor
MR. KENNETH WAYNE TAYLOR – Age 77, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025. He was born February 9, 1948 to his late parents, Clifford W. Taylor, Jr. and Flossie E. Starling Taylor. He was member of Mountain Ridge Baptist Church. He served in the United States Navy where he was stationed on the USS Tullare and was later Honorably Discharged in 1969. Afterwards, he was employed by Greyhound in Chicago, IL for 15 years and later Cheerhaven and the Housing Authority. He enjoyed watching basketball, football, playing cards, listening and collecting his vinyl records, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Clifford Taylor, Sr. and Elguin Suttle Taylor; maternal grandparents, Prince Starling and Jessie Dillard Starling; sister, Regina Barrett Taylor; brothers, Ransome “Randy” Taylor and Brian Taylor; and niece, Lauren Taylor.
He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Patricia Ann Ward Taylor; children, Lillie Charlane Taylor Pender of Decatur, GA, Rosalyn Denise Taylor, Kenton (Summer) Taylor, Aubrey (Corderious) Taylor all of Dalton, GA, and Colton (Brittany) Taylor of Calhoun, GA; grandchildren, Kendra (Major) McCoy, Kesha Pender, Kedarian Pender, Malik Carter, Keylei Taylor, Kaidenandre Cox, Layla Taylor, Braylee Witherow, Kennleigh Stocks, Zayan Taylor, Castiel Taylor, Zaydn Taylor, and Adalaya Taylor; siblings, Ronald Sprowl of Knoxville, TN, Crystal Taylor of Dalton, GA, and Amy Taylor of Chattanooga, TN; aunt, Arvella Starling; special cousins, Cynthia (Michael) Thornton, Gayle Taylor, Vanessa Perry, P. C. Burse, Cheryl McFadden, Rodney (Carmen) Hagan; special nieces and nephews, Brittney Taylor, Mycal Wingfield, Lindsey Taylor, Taylor Heard, Madison Wilkey; best friendS, James “Chipper” Byron, Thurmond “Catfish” Dozier; other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Homegoing Celebration will be Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Willis Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Jerry D. Jones, Eulogist and Elder Fred Johnson, Presider. His remains will lie in state at the funeral home on Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until the funeral hour. Interment; West Hill Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA.
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Praying for the Taylor Family. Steve Whitener Sisters and Brothers.
Our Deepest Sympathy To The Taylor's and Pender's Family,,,We The Family From The Prayer Line Sends Our Love and Prayers,,,Lord Please Give Them Comfort and Peace As They Go Through This Journey ,,,❤️❤️🙏🙏
Our deepest sympathies in the loss of your dad. Praying for you all in the coming weeks as you grieve.
Sending my condolences to the entire Taylor family. I will be praying for your peace and comfort during this time.
May the peace that surpasses all understanding be with you now and always Marvin L Henderson Ravenna OH
Mountain Ridge Baptist Church Family would like to express our sincere condolences to the Taylor Family. Mr. Ken has certainly fought the good fight of Faith and he has kept the Faith in God to the very end. He loved God, his Family, his Church family and community. Moreover, he loved & served his country and our prayers go out to all the Family during this time. May the peace of God strengthen you all, and know we love you all. Dr. Jerry D Jones Sr., Pastor
Prayers and Condolences to the family.
RIH Kenny Wayne gonna miss you cuz,love you❤
RIH my Friend. Praying for the Family.
Our hearts and Prayers go out to each of you as you go through this difficult time in your lives, New Hope Baptist Church Usher Board- Velina Weaver
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
