Kyle Taylor

Kyle Raymond Taylor, Sr., 96, of Floyd departed this life on March 22, 2013. He was born on September 15, 1916, in Floyd, VA, to the late Emory Taylor and Mary Akers Taylor. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Fannie Edwards Taylor. Also preceding him in death are four siblings: Earl Taylor, Paul Taylor, Margie McDaniel and Yolanda Johnson.

He was a member of Mount Zion Christian Church all of his life where he served as a deacon and an elder. Kyle was a devoted husband and caring and involved father and grandfather. He was always physically active and loved caring for his yard and gardens until he became unable to continue doing so.

Left to cherish his memory are four sons: Kyle Raymond Taylor, Jr. of Floyd, Paul L. Taylor (Adriene) of Atlanta, GA, Robert Taylor of Floyd, VA, and Fredric Taylor (Valerie) of Rocky Mount, VA; and one daughter, Barbara Taylor Harvey (Carroll). He had 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren; 3 siblings: Grace Ballard of Los Angeles, CA, Joyce Hampton of Detroit, MI, and Emory Benton Taylor of Floyd, VA; as well as many special nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2013, at 1 p.m. at the Mount Zion Christian Church in Floyd, VA. Rev. Calvin L. McNeil will officiate the service.