Claude Ferguson Taylor
November 5, 1936 ~ November 5, 2020
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
Claude Ferguson Taylor passed away on his 84th birthday, Thursday, November 5, 2020.
A Buncombe Co. native, Claude was a son of the late Claude and Nell Taylor. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Priscilla Morris Taylor, who passed in 2004.
Mr. Taylor was a graduate of Lee H. Edwards High School, Class of ’54, and of Asheville-Biltmore College. He owned and operated Claude Taylor’s Used Cars for many years and was renowned around America for his skill in restoring classic Fords.
He is survived by his sons, Travis Taylor and Philip Taylor; granddaughter, Heather Taylor; and Ed Anderson, who was like an adopted son to Claude.
The graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, at Lewis Memorial Park. Pastor Phil Trees of Feed & Seed, Fletcher, will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, his family asks that donations be made to your local animal shelter.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
Services
Graveside Service: November 12, 2020 11:00 am
Lewis Memorial Park
415 Beaverdam Road
Asheville, NC 28804
252-5081
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Claude was a good friend .Loved seeing him at the Feed and Seed .R.I.P. Claude
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am so sorry to hear about Claude. I always looked forward to seeing him the tag office. He was a good person and a joy to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Travis and Phil, so sorry for your loss. A very thoughtful man, sent my dad numerous cards when he was sick. i will never forget that. God be with you both.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying the God of all comfort helps you at this difficult time. (2Corinthians 1:3,4 & Psalms 83:18). Jesus told us to pray for God’s Kingdom because the Bible promises it will end tears pain and death. (Revelation 21:3-5 & Daniel 2:44).
Claude was a good friend for over 30 years. We will miss him. Sincere condolences to his family.
Many a pleasant memory of Claude asking to hear Faded Love played on the fiddle at Old Fort Mtn. Music and Feed and Seed. You will be missed until we see you again my Friend
Claude was a good friend and co-worker at Matthews Ford.We had same birthday 9 years apart.I will miss him.
Forever Loved.
Travis and Phil, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Claude was a very special man, so kind and thoughtful, always had a smile on his face. I know he loved his boys! The many years he was in my life will cause me to remember him always. He sold me my first car and by the way Phil, I taught you to drive on that one. If you need Paul and me to do anything please just call. Our sympathy, love and thoughts are with you at this sad time.
So sad to hear about Claude’s passing. We have known him for several years, having done business with him and meeting with him and Dottie at Feed and Seed. He was a true gentleman and Christian. He will be missed by all.
Perry and Nancy Dillingham
I am so sorry to hear about Claude. I met both your parents at First Christian Church when we were downtown. They were such good Christian friends. It was my privilege to know them. They are missed.
We are so sad to lose your Dad. He was a smiling face I looked forward to bumping into at the post office or the car lot. No matter how much time had passed, we always met with a smile and chatted for a bit. He had a kind heart and he will be very missed in our community.
Our sympathies to Travis and Phillip. Claude was a special friend who will be greatly missed. So many good memories.
Claude was a great friend and always willing to help in any situation. We enjoyed a cruise to Mexico with him and his wife. It was a wonderful trip and Claude kept us busy and entertained. He will be missed by our family members and his friends throughout Western North Carolina. If I had a question about a car it was Claude that answered my questions. Thank you Claude for your friendship and sharing your knowledge about cars with all of us. Helen and Jim Beck