Mr. Robert Wayne Taylor, age 83, Jonesborough, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at Johnson City Medical Center.
Wayne was born in Jonesborough, Tennessee on August 14, 1941, to the late Robert Lewis & Dorothy Mae Ferguson Taylor.
He was a 1959 graduate of Jonesborough High School. Wayne worked for over twenty years for Klopman Mills, then part-time for the Johnson City Medical Center and later for Whites Grocery Store.
Wayne loved nothing more than going out with his “breakfast buddies” and spending time in the Jonesborough Community. He was proud of his hometown.
In addition to his parents Robert and Dorothy, Wayne was preceded in death by his sister, Jean.
Survivors include his brother, Richard Taylor, of Gray; stepsisters, Diana Wilson and Barbara Williams; nephews and niece, Clint Taylor, Wesley Taylor, and Leslie Taylor; special friend, Dr. Addie Hancock.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, prior to the service. A Graveside Service will follow at Maple Lawn Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Dillow, Jim Boyd, Bobby Davis, David Wise, Clint Taylor, and Wes Taylor.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.dillow-taylor.com.
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 753-3821
09/21/2024
Joy Livingston Struckman
I met Mr. Taylor through my dad, Daniel Livingston. I had talked to him several times on the phone. He was such a sweet guy and a wonderful friend to my dad. He called me his "Louisiana Friend". Prayers and condolences to the family.
09/20/2024
Paul and Debbie Masters
Dear Family, We are sorry for your loss. My family, the Deakins were neighbors of your family on Bowman Avenue. We considered Wayne as a dear friend. Our prayers are with you.
