On Friday Dec.13 2019, Harold Otis Taylor made his journey to his heavenly home. He passed at his home with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Ben and Irene Taylor of Bastian Va. And 1 brother Walter Homer Taylor. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janet M. Taylor of Elliston. He is also survived by his daughter Hope Taylor Poff and spouse Billy M. Poff of Roanoke his grand daughter Chelsea Akers and spouse Jeremy Akers of Christiansburg and his grandson Jacob Gallimore of Roanoke as well as 2 great grandsons. He is also survived by one brother Benny R. Taylor and spouse Gladys of Bastian Va. As well as his sister Diane Ramsey of Pulaski and several nieces and nephews. Harold was a Christian educator and worked several years establishing a Christian School and working in the education field. He served as the church clerk at Elliston Church of God for several years and was a very devoted man of God. He was a friend to all and never met a stranger. He was a wonderful & very faithful husband and father. The family will receive friends at Horne Funeral Home Sunday December 15, from 5-7:00 pm. The funeral service will take place at New Hope Church of God on Monday December 16 at 11:00 am with Pastors Mike T. Bond, Ronald Duncan and Rev. Bill Poff officiating with Interment following at Sunset Cemetery.