Charles Edison Taylor (“Charlie”) of Tyrone, Ga. passed on October 4, 2015. He was born on May 2, 1938.
He is survived by his wife Ionia Taylor of 47 years; brother, Murrell Taylor, sisters, Betty Dye and Judy Nichols; son, Dwayne Taylor, son and spouse, James (Jamie) and Nicole Taylor, and daughter Tracey Taylor Willis; grandson Caulin Brent Taylor, granddaughter, Kaylin Willis, and grandson Preston Willis.
Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Easter Lee Taylor of Aberdeen, Miss.; sister Peggy J. Carson, son, Kenny Taylor, and granddaughter, Madeline Nicole Taylor.
He served in the United States Air Force and National Guard. He was a 20 year employee for Owens Corning Fiberglass, Fairburn, as an industrial mechanic. He was a talented handyman, loved fishing and enjoyed the outdoors.
“I’ve lived a life that’s full, regrets I’ve had few; I’ve loved, I’ve laughed and cried; to think I did all that; and did it my way.”
The family will receive friends and guests on Friday October 9, 6-8 p.m. at Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, Ga. Online condolences can be made at www.parrottfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sacred Journey Hospice.
The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to the staffs of Sacred Journey Hospice in McDonough, Ga. for their kindness and endless support. Jackie, Reggie, Shelly and April have touched our hearts forever.
Parrott Funeral Home and Crematory – 770-964-4800.
