Rev. Billy Gene Taylor

Rev. Billy Gene Taylor, 81, slipped out of this world into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Pisgah Manor Nursing Center. He was greeted by a host of friends and family, but most importantly welcomed home by the Savior that he preached about for over 53 years. Billy was a member of the Cornerstone Conference of The International Pentecostal Holiness Church from June 1958 until he retired in August 2000. During his ministry, he pastored eleven churches and served as interim Pastor for three churches after his retirement. He also served on the Evangelism and Missions Boards of the Conference. Born in Swain County to the late Marc Edward and Pearl Lackey Taylor. He is preceded in death by brothers, Lloyd, Genis, Jessie, Clinton, Ronnie and survived by brother, Bobby and sister, Susie. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Wilma Brown Taylor; their three children, Debi Stanaland (Tommy) of Asheville, Brenda Toney (Randall) of Belmont, and Mark Taylor (Michelle) of Asheville; their six grandchildren, Scott Stanaland (Debbie) of Rock Hill, SC, William Stanaland (Heidi), Jennifer Stanaland, Joshua Pressley, Cody Taylor (Brooke) and Devin Taylor all of Asheville; and three great grandchildren, Kaylee, Eli and Ace. The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 27 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM followed by the Celebration of Life at 4:00 PM at the Family of Faith Fellowship located at 213 Long Shoals Road in Arden. Burial will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Candler on Monday, May 28 at 11:00 AM. Sweet Bouquets Florist in Arden is handling the flowers, or Memorials may be sent to The Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 97251 in Washington, DC 20090-7251 to purchase Bibles in his memory. The family would especially like to thank Stonecreek Health and Rehabilitation Center and Pisgah Manor Heath Care Center for their excellent care of their dad and grandfather during his last days. Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.