Thomas P. “Tommy” Taylor, 71, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2014. He was born April 4, 1943 in Nash County to the late James Albert and Mamie Worrell Taylor.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Merle Adkins Taylor; son, Greg Taylor and wife, Mary Ann; daughters, Angie Collins and husband, Frank, Lisa Taylor, Amy Taylor Luttrell and husband, Mark; four grandchildren; brothers, Tim Taylor and wife, Liz, Sam Taylor and wife, Sheila, Phil Taylor and special friend, Jenine; sisters, Jeanette Bissette and husband, Jack, Geneva Schrader and husband, Steve, Amelia Hunt and husband, Franklin, Becky Perry, Florence Johnson and husband, Charles, Rachel Skinner and husband, Mitchell, Lois Williams and husband, Donnie; numerous nieces and nephews.
 A graveside service was held Thursday, June 12, 2014 at  at Elmwood Cemetery in Enfield.  Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Duke Heart Center, 6301 Herndon Rd Durham, NC 27713.
Arrangements by Cornerstone Funeral Home and Cremations, Nashville.