BOBBY TAYLOR

June 24, 2020

Bobby (Bob) Taylor, 85, of Big Stone Gap, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Johnson City Medical Center.

Bob was born in Wise County the son of the late Claude and Eunice (Estep) Taylor.

Bob served his country honorably, in the United States Army. He achieved the rank of Corporal. He was a member of the Big Stone Gap Fire Dept. He was a true Christian father. He instilled in his sons a “biblical raising”, one by which he diligently taught them by his example; how a man should conduct himself and how to treat others. He enjoyed his family, and working in his garden. He will be sorely missed by all his close friends, and family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Taylor, his brothers; Jimmy “Pete” Taylor, Kenneth “Rod” Taylor, and his twin, Gerald Taylor.

He is survived by his two sons, Jeff Taylor and fiance’ Terry Holbrook, Chris Taylor and fiance’ Teresa Cansler, his sister, Phyllis Feerer and husband Jim; his fiance’ Pina Stewart, several adopted grandchildren, close classmates, and friends. 

The family received friends on Friday, June, 19 from 5 until 7 p.m. for the visitation at Holding Funeral Home in Big Stone Gap. The funeral service was conducted on Saturday, June 20 in Holding Funeral Home’s chapel at 1 p.m. with Jack Clark officiating. Special music was provided for the family by several talented singers.

The committal service followed in Powell Valley Memorial Gardens, the local V.F.W. and D.A.V. groups provided Military Honors. Family and friends served as pallbearers.

You may go online to view the arrangements, sign the guest registry, or leave the family a condolence at www.holdingfuneralhome.com 

Holding Funeral Home of Big Stone Gap is serving the family of Mr. Taylor.