Thomas Glenn Taylor, 82, passed away at Transylvania Community Hospital on Friday February 22, 2019. He was preceded in death by his mother and father R.G and Loee Taylor, and a sister Betty Taylor Hunter.
He leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Carolyn Barton Taylor, and his son Robert Manley Taylor. He is survived by a brother, Charles H. Taylor of Brevard and nephews Owen, Bryan and Charles Robert Taylor, Robert (Butch), John and Richard Hunter.
Thomas was a graduate of Brevard High School. He retired from his job as a post office official after 33 years. He served in the United States Army and was a supporter of the Wounded Warriors and disabled veterans’ groups. Thomas was a member of Boylston Baptist Church. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman who loved to travel. Thomas was a friend to many and routinely helped those in need.
A graveside service will be held Monday February 25 at 11 a.m. at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Transylvania County Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to the Wounded Warriors or other disabled veterans’ groups.
Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com
Moody-Connolly Funeral Home, 181 S. Caldwell Street, Brevard, NC 28712.