Earnest “Lee” Taylor, age 60, Johnson City, passed away to his Heavenly Home, Sunday, June 2, 2013 at his residence with his family by his side after a hard fight with cancer.

He was the son of the late Frank P. and Juanita Trivett Taylor. In addition to his parents, Earnest was preceded in death by his sister, Judy Roberts and brothers, Wayne A. and Michael S. Taylor.

He graduated from Science Hill High School and received a business degree from ETSU.
He was veteran of the United States Coast Guard and was stationed at Thomas Point Lighthouse in Maryland.
He was the manager of several apartment complexes in Knoxville and Watauga Square in Johnson City.

Survivors include 2 sisters and their husbands; Kathy Ray and husband Howard, and Pat Brackins and husband Sam. Brother; Benjamin Tracy Taylor, Special Sister-in-law; Becky Taylor, Special Aunt; Evelyn Kelley and husband Tom. Several nieces and nephews including very special great nephews; Mason and Lawson Sizemore. 2 special friends; Linda Reynolds and Helen White.


Mr. Taylor donated his remains to Quillen College of Medicine.

Memorial services will 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Paul Crowe officiating. The family will receive friends 6-7 P.M. prior to the Memorial Service. Music will be provided by Piney Grove FWB Singers.