Richard James Taylor

Richard James Taylor, 80, passed away Monday March 1, 2021. He was born 1January 2, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late John Glen Taylor and Valley Lane Taylor. Mr. Taylor retired after 33 years with R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister Kathy Liles. Surviving are his partner in life Kay Wiles; daughter Robin Taylor (Ronald) Mikles; grandchildren Rebecca (Lucas) Johnston; Allison (Russell) Norman; great grandchild Liam Johnston; sister Brenda Melton; brother Jerry (Judy) Taylor. Mr. Taylor will be available for public viewing from 1:00 – 5:00 PM Wednesday March 3, 2021 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in East Bend. Mr. Taylor’s funeral will be conducted at 10:00 AM Thursday March 4, 2021 at the Gentry family Chapel in East Bend by Rev. Eddie Tyson. Burial will follow at the East Bend Friends Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at Forsyth Medical Center for the loving care given to Mr. Taylor.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the charity of donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at. Online condolences may be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com.  Gentry Family Funeral Service in East Bend is serving the Taylor family.