Russell McKinley Taylor, 93, of 281 Michaux Road in Cascade, VA, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at his home.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, September 20, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Reidsville, NC.
Mr. Taylor was born October 11, 1919 in Fieldale, VA. He was the son of Edward James Taylor and Bertha Wray Taylor. He was a charter member of Willis Memorial Baptist Church where he served as a trustee, a Sunday school teacher and a choir member. Mr. Taylor was also the first ordained deacon in his church. He was a retiree of Southern Railroad.
Surviving is his daughter, Judy T. Alcorn and husband, J. Haywood Alcorn of Ridgeway, VA; two granddaughters, Patricia Dickerson and husband, David, and Cindy LaPrade and husband, Dean; grandson, John Alcorn and wife, Judy; five great-grandchildren, Matthew Alcorn, Sam and Zach Dickerson, Hannah and Sarah LaPrade; sisters, Reaves Taylor of Danville, VA and Beatrice Weddle of Cascade, VA; and a brother, John Taylor and wife, Bonita of Eden, NC.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jettie Smith Taylor; two sisters, Nellie Biggs and Eldean Bumpus; and six brothers, James "Jimmy" Taylor, Robert "Bobby" Taylor, Ralph Taylor, Otis Taylor, Calvin Taylor, and Alfred Taylor.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 6:30 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Willis Memorial Baptist Church, 5212 Cascade Road, Cascade, VA 24069 or to Cascade Ruritan, 3458 Huntington Trail, Cascade, VA 24069.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
My deepest sympathy for Russell's family. He was a cherished friend and most loved person. How happy I am that he is now where he longed to be - with his Lord and wife. I consider myself most privileged to have known Russell. He was a one of a kind and truly the most humble man I have ever known. God bless each of his remaining family; trusting that you find comfort knowing that he is finally home.
Beverly Spence
Our prayers and thoughts are with all the family. May God bless and keep you in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Billy & Mary Manuel
Our deepest sympathy to Mr Taylor's family. Everett and I met him at the home of Larry and Cheryl Estes at several cook-outs. He was such a kind, sweet, gentle man. Praying for comfort and peace for the family. Everett and Betty Gray
Betty Gray
My deepest sympathy goes out to Russell's family and friends. I'm going to miss him going by my house and blowing the horn and waving and looking around to see if I am outside.
Marie
so sorry for your loss Judy and Haywood.
Joan Eanes Spain
Dear family, Mr. Taylor was a Christian gentleman in every way. You are blessed to have had the love and witness of his life. I am thinking of you as you deal with this loss. God's peace be with you.
David Adkins
Dearest Judy and family,
So very sorry to hear about the loss of your Daddy.Plese know that our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time for you all. Love, Jeanne and family
jeanne hubbard-mccourt
We are sorry of your loss. We went to Willis Memorial with Russell and Jettie. They were sweet people. We thought the world of them. May God bless and comfort you in the days ahead. love in Christ, Nancy and Harold Raines.
Nancy and Harold Raines
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Born: Saturday Oct 11, 1919
