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Harry Gold Taylor, age 92, of Danieltown Community, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014.

Born December 31, 1921 in Rutherford County, he was a son of the late Henry Stewart Taylor & Hattie Josephine Queen Taylor. He was a graduate of Ellenboro High School, class of 1940 & served in the US Army Air Force as a mechanic during World War II.  Harry was the oldest living member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church where he served as a deacon & taught Sunday School for 50 years. He was also a past director & treasurer of the SDO Fire Department & a member of the Rutherfordton Lions Club as well as Woodmen of the World, the American Legion & VFW. He worked for Sterchi’s Furniture Store before his retirement & also worked for Stamey’s & Dalton Brothers Department Stores. Harry’s voice could be heard each day as a faithful community reporter for WCAB Radio since 1987. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Robert & Thomas Taylor; sister, Hazel Dycus & a half-sister, Annie Sue Bridges.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Ruby Weaver Taylor; 2 daughters, Patsy Dickson & husband, Bobby of Blacksburg, SC & Becky Taylor of Huntersville; one granddaughter, Jozie Church & family members by choice, Mike & Connie Grant of Forest City.

Funeral services were conducted at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church with Reverend Ron Wilkins & Reverend Jerry Ruppe officiating. Interment followed at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors being accorded by the NC National Guard Honor Guard. 

Services are being provided to the family by Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services.

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