Kenneth Eugene Taylor

Kenneth Eugene Taylor, age 76, of Statesville peacefully went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his home. A native of Iredell County, he was the son of Stark Graham Taylor and Ila Bell Shumaker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Reda Tomlin Taylor; three sisters and five brothers.
Ken was a member of Bristol Drive Baptist Church. He was a lifelong musician and served the Lord for many years singing, playing piano, and writing songs in several Gospel Bands including The Watchman, Soul Harbor and the Inheritons. He was employed by the Department of Corrections and retired from Iredell County School System.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Annette Taylor Gilleland (Gary) of Statesville; son, Kevin Eugene Taylor (Donna) of Carolina Shores, NC; two step daughters, Selina Brassil (Bill) of Charlotte, NC and Christie Wilson (Dee) of Statesville, NC; twelve grandchildren, Justin Anderson (Lesley), Jeffery Lynn (Mikara), Daniel Brassil, Meredith Dameron (John), Jessica Brassil, Rebecca Brassil (Carrie), Michael Brassil, Nathan Brassil, Laurin Beacham (Matt), Morgan Duffey, Elizabeth Duffey and Seth Johnson; 6 great grandchildren, Bella Lynn, Kara Lynn, Mati Beacham, Armani Morgan, Lucas Dameron and Benton Dameron; canine companion, Polar; and numerous other loving family and friends. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to his fiance' Janet Snow, for the compassionate comfort and care she gave him during his illness.
A funeral service will be held 3 PM Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Nicholson Funeral Home, 135 E. Front Street, Statesville, NC 28625. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Union Chapel Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s or Hospice of Iredell County in Statesville, NC.
Nicholson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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