George Edward Taylor, 71 passed away after a period of declining health on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at his home.
He was born November 1, 1948 to the late Frank Taylor, Sr. and Elizabeth Harbison Taylor. He was also preceded in death by his brother Frank Taylor, Jr.
He was member of Gaston Chapel A.M.E. Church, male associate of the Fleming-Avery-Caldwell-Wilkins Women’s Missionary Society; member of the Lay Organization, and the former Gaston Men’s Club. He retired from the City of Morganton, Water Department.
Taylor attended Olive Hill High School and graduated from Morganton High School; and graduated from Bull City Barber College, Durham.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Rosa Simpson Taylor; son, Scott James, South Carolina; daughter, Dorette Earley of Morganton; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brothers, Paul Eugene Taylor and Donald Taylor (Rachel), of Morganton; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to Gaston Chapel A.M.E. Church, P.O. Box 1053, Morganton, NC 28680.
Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Forest Hill Cemetery with Rev. Alphonso E. McGlen officiating.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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