Harry K. Taylor
August 9, 1928 ~ February 16, 2012
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Harry K. Taylor
Asheville ~ Harry K. Taylor, 83, died Thursday, February 16, 2012 at the Valor Hospice of Charles George VA Medical Center.
A native and life-long resident of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late James and Bess Watts Taylor.
Harry served in the US Army 45th Infantry Division during the Korean War. He was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans-Zebulon Baird Vance Camp #15, and the Leicester VFW Post # 891. He was retired from both the National Linen Service and Swannanoa Cleaners.
He is survived by a daughter, Bev Taylor of Asheville; two step-daughters, Jennifer Wallace and her husband, Brian and Heather Shuford and her companion, Doug, all of Asheville; two sons, David Taylor and his wife, Tracy, of Greensboro, NC and Jeff Taylor and his wife Amanda, of Asheville; Harry's companion for the past 18 years, Bessie Love "BL" Shuford of Asheville; a sister, Hilda Ingle of Skyland; ten grandchildren, Nick, Ashley, Zachary, Shelby, Lauren and her husband Andrew, Morgan, Samantha, Nathan, Briar and Baley; one great-grandchild, Levi as well as several nieces and nephews.The family would like to extend a special thank you to Don Medlin for his friendship of over 63 years to Harry.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 24, 2012 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Buncombe County Veteran's Council.
The family graciously asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Valor Hospice of Charles George VA Medical Center, 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805 or to the Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society, 128 Bingham Road, Suite 950, Asheville, NC 28806 or your local American Cancer Society.
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Our Deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad. Our prayers are with you all at this time of grief.
Bill and I send our deepest love and sympathy to the family and pray that God will grant you all peace and strength..Keep your memories close…Rest In Peace Dear Harry.
Rest in Peace ‘Empty Bags’
Jeff,
You and your family are in our prayers during this time of grief.
Love in Christ,
Your friends at TMA Tool Services
I only talked with Harry a couple of times at the Old Buncombe County Genealogy library; and I so enjoyed his remembrances of old times in Skyland. My heart is heavy that he is gone before we exactly determined our relationship through the Frady family.
My prayer is for strength and peace for Harry’s loved ones.
Enjoyed working with you Harry, God be with your family
We are very saddened to hear of Harry’s passing and send our condolences to the family. We are sorry we cannot attend the services but you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Jim and Mary Lou Warrick
We are very saddened to hear of Harry’s passing and send our condolences to the family. We are sorry we cannot attend the services but you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Jim and Mary Lou Warrick
I only knew Harry briefly via our membership in the local Sons of Confederate Veterans camp, but he was a pleasure to know. He was quick with a smile and pleasant to be with. We will miss him.
Dear Bessie Love & Family. Tommy and I are so sorry for your loss. See you in June.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these trying times. We all will miss ‘Sonny’, but know we will all be reunited in Heaven.
Bob and Kathy
Dear Hilda and Family, So sorry for your loss. ‘Sonny’ was a special person and he will be missed. Love and prayers.
James and Debbie
I am very sorry for your loss and will thinking and praying for all.
Randy
Prayers to your family for comfort and strength in this very difficult time. Treasure your memories, keeping Harry close in your heart. We had hoped to make it back down, and feel badly because we didn’t, but the weather is so uncertain for travel. Harry was a good man, a caring man and a wonderful friend to my parents, Frazier and Velma. I guess I’ve known him atleast 50 years myself, he always had a smile, he loved BL, his kids, grandkids and family, his closest friend Don, and his country. He was so proud of everyone! RIP Harry, we miss you but know you’re in a much better place and you’re no longer in pain. Love you Harry! Glenda
(donation made to ACS)
Bev,we are so sorry for your loss.You and your family will be in our prayers. If we can do anything for you dont hesitate to call. Bert and Jan Alexander