Larry Cole Taylor "LT"

Larry Cole Taylor, affectionately known as “LT”, 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on March 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Larry was a native of Asheville and was the son of the late Herman M. and Grace C. Taylor. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Wayne R. Taylor.

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Carla Calabrese Taylor; his only child, Stephanie Taylor Harris (Timothy); beloved grandchildren, Nicholas Taylor Harris, Tristan Reeves Harris and Amanda Harris FitzGerald (Michael); great-grandchildren, Harrison, Winslow and Shepherd FitzGerald; one sister, Jeanette Taylor Williams; one brother, Gerald Taylor and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Larry worked for 30 years at The Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Asheville. Upon the sale of the Bottling Company, Larry remained with Nash-Renfro Investments and continued with the Thomas E. Nash, Jr. family until his disease progressed. The Taylor family wishes to thank the Nash family for their kindness, generosity and loyalty over his many years of service.

Larry will be remembered as a wonderful father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was loyal and honest with an unequaled work ethic. He took pride in providing for his family and was incredible gifted at being able to fix anything. Larry was an avid golfer and spent much of his time at the Black Mountain Golf course, playing with the Geritol Gang. He walked the course, carrying his own golf bag, 2-3 times per week until he was 80 years old.

A celebration of Larry’s life will be held starting at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 8 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian in Arden and will be streamed live via a link just below the obituary starting at 1:50 PM. The family will greet friends at the funeral home immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the Taylor family graciously asks that donations be made in Larry’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org).