Roy Ellis Taylor

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October 10, 1946 ~ March 16, 2021

Born in: Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in: Candler, NC

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Roy Ellis Taylor, 74, of Candler, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Mission Hospital.

A native of Buncombe Co., Roy was a son of the late Charlie Lee Taylor and Lacie Guy Taylor. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and retired from Square D. Roy enjoyed hunting, fishing, and lived for his family.

Surviving are his wife, Helen Rogers Taylor; daughter, Tammy Stephens (Eddie); son, Roger Taylor (Aurea); grandchildren, Christina, Alexander and Anthony Taylor, and Jordan, Olivia, Devon and Dustin Stephens; sister, Barbara Black (Neil); and brother, Marvin Taylor.

Funeral services with military honors will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with Rev. Ken Mashburn officiating. Masks are required and attendance is limited to 50.

For those wishing to pay their respects, Mr. Taylor will lie in repose from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Private family burial will be held.

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For those who wish to pay their respects: March 21, 2021 10:00 am - June 6, 2025 5:00 pm

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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Funeral Service: March 21, 2021 5:00 pm

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. HELEN,TAMMY,ROGER,AND FAMILY SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT ROY. PRAYERS THAT GOD WILL BE WITH YOU ALL THRU YOUR SADNESS, GOD BLESS,

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  3. Helen, Roger, Tammy – so sorry to hear about uncle Roy. I will truly miss him calling me, we sure could always get a good laugh. He loved to check on all of us. Good memories we can cherish. May you all have some peace in the coming days, prayers for all. Rest in peace uncle Roy. Love, Teresa, Jerry, Candace, Samantha, Chris & Harper, Wayne & Charles

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  4. Helen, Tammy, Roger, such a loss to your dear family,in Roy’s passing. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  5. Dear Helen, Tammy and Roger, we are so heartbroken of the loss of Roy. He was a wonderful man and will truly be missed by all of us. Our loss is Heaven’s gain. Praying God will give you all peace and comfort in the days ahead. We love you all!

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  6. Roy was a friend of mine who I worked with at Square D company for 31 years. He was always a smile and a hello every day and worked very hard . So long old friend.

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  7. So sorry to here of Roy’s passing. He was a good man. I knew him fro when I started running the punch presses in my early days. He helped me become set up and I loved his laugh. May God Bless the family.

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  9. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family and may God’s arms surround you always 🙏

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  11. Remembering Roy from our years at Square D. He was highly respected by all and set the standard as a dedicated member of the SQD family. We had a lot of great conversations over the years and I always admired his candidness and willingness to speak his mind. My thoughts and prayers are with Helen and the family during this difficult time. Here for you if you need any assistance with SQD insurance, etc. RIP, my friend!

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  12. Dear aunt Helen, Tammy, Roger…prayers and hugs, what a great man uncle Roy was …he will missed .loved his laugh…my heart hurts…I love you all very much

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  13. My sincere condolences to your family. I worked with Tammy at Mission years ago and I’m so sorry for your loss.

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  15. My sincere condolences to your family. I am saddened to hear of Roy’s passing. I worked with Roy for many years at Square D and considered him to be a friend. He will be missed by many.

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  16. I was so sorry to hear of Roy’s passing. Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers.

    Robbie Dempsey

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  17. We are very sorry for the loss of the family and know Roy is in a better place. Our thoughts are with you with much love.

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  19. Precious Roy you have left us and oh how we hurt. The tears have not stopped since you left us and you would always say to me, Sis, don;t cry, it is all going to all-right Always caring and you were always my inspiratipn A brother whom I looked up too and respected all our years together. always honest and he loved his precious Helen and all his wonderful family. May God bless each one and rest in peace Roy and we love you dearly.. knowing Roy, you are with Jesus and loved ones will help us to make it thru this hurt… Thank you precious Brother I LOVE YOU FOREVER, Aileen & Neil

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