Elbert Eugene Taylor

Rocky Mount - Elbert Eugene Taylor, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Nash General Hospital. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on October 6, 1941, he was the son of the late Moses and Lena Taylor. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Nellie Colbert, Evelyn Bottoms, Pattie New and Sylvia Lamb; and one brother, Jimmy Taylor. Elbert leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife, Faye Taylor and son, Ronnie Taylor. He is also survived by sisters, Mary Alice Hodges, Dorothy Stallings (Jim), brothers, Billy Taylor (Jessie Dean) and Ray Taylor (Jean), special nephew, Roger Newsome, special niece, Becky Gaskins and caregivers, Michelle and Roscoe Lane. He is also survived by many other special nieces and nephews. Elbert Married Martha Faye Shearin on February 3, 1961. He was employed by the City of Rocky Mount with the school system for many years and was a lifelong member of Oak View Baptist Church. Elbert was a God loving Christian man who loved his family and was always willing to lend a helping hand to others in need. A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 11, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Oak View Baptist Church with the Pastor David Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service. Flowers are welcomed or memorial contributions can be made to the Oak View Baptist Church Building Fund. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com. Visitation Oak View Baptist Church 2412 Arlington Street Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Monday 3/11, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Service Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Oak View Baptist Church 2412 Arlington Street Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Monday 3/11, 2:00 pm