Edwin Hunter Taylor, 81, of Elizabeth City died Saturday surrounded by his wife, Dorothy McCollum “Dottie” and daughter, Carrie. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Downing Taylor, and his mother, Marian Hunter, and his brother Robert Downing Taylor III. He was born in Lewes, DE but spent most of his growing up years in Johnson City, TN. He went to the University of the South in Sewanee, TN. He served two tours in the early years of Vietnam and returned to work stateside at the Pentagon before being discharged from the US Navy. Ed and Dottie raised their family in Indianapolis, IN before relocating in retirement to Elizabeth City. Ed was active in his church community and an avid cyclist. Friends far and wide remember him as good man and his passing will leave a void for many.
Private services to be held at a later date. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 is serving the family of Ed Taylor. Online memorial condolences may be sent to the family at www.TwifordFH.com. To plant a tree in memory of Mr. Taylor, please visit www.TwifordFH.com/send-flowers.
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Twiford Funeral Home (Elizabeth City)
405 East Church Street,
Fax: 252-335-4329
Email: J.J.Twiford@TwifordFH.com
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Pam Burnham
Carrie,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I pray you and your family find some comfort in the memories of your dad. Coach and I send our love to you.
Helyne and Lee Carlson
Ed loved his family and the Lord. He will be missed in so many church functions and the Souls feedings. We are sending prayers and love to Dottie and Carrie. May your hearts be filled with many beautiful memories.
Mark C Smedley MD
Dottie and Carrie,
You both know how much Sharon and I loved and respected Ed not only as a dear friend to both of us, but a respected mentor to me in all things Porsche. Although we ended up on opposite coasts, I always found it a bit ironic that although separated by a few thousand miles we both became cycling and espresso junkies. I will miss his Southern witicisms and stories. So many laughs and memories. See you down the road my dearest friend. Mark &Sharon Smedley, Loomis, CA
M. I. and Delores Ferrell
We will miss seeing him in Tony’s. Sorry to hear of his passing.
Esther Lassiter
To my friend Carrie,
May you get through this difficult time through prayers and the comfort of friends.
Keith Beard
My deepest condolences to the family. Ed and I worked together for a number of years and he was a guiding light and mentor to many. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Prayers to the family and rejoice knowing the Ed now sits at our Lords table enjoying the benefits of what heaven offers.
Jo Ann Herring
Dottie and Carrie ,
So sorry to hear about Ed’s passing. He was a good friend and I enjoyed being in the bike club with him. He will be missed by many. Love and hugs to you both
Tim Thompson
To witness his dedication to being in Morning Prayer was very inspiring.
It was evident that Mr. Ed has a Personal Relationship with Jesus.
I’m confident that he will be riding his bike in Heaven and having a Joyful time.. for eternity..
Dale and Sue Meyers
Ed was a great guy. A pleasure to work and socialize with. He had a great influence on my career.
Susie send our deepest sympathies. I am sure he will be greatly missed.
Kristie and Paul Moncla
Dottie and Carrie,
So sorry to hear about Ed. He will be dearly missed. Wishing you peace during this difficult time.
Rod Sershen and Family
I am so sorry for your loss, I know Ed will be missed by many. May the memories outweigh the grief.
George and Suzanne Stonikinis
Dottie and Carrie,
George and I were so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. He will be missed. We send our deepest condolences to you.
Billy Rich
Dottie and Carrie,
I am thinking about you both, and am so thankful for Ed and all he has done in his time with us… he – and you two – have been so supportive and impactful in my life, especially in darker times, and I regret that I haven’t had a proper chance to spend time with you and thank you.
I have such fond memories of Ed, and of you two, and wanted to reach out in gratitude for Ed and both of you, for all you’ve done for me and my family. I hope to see you both again soon !
Fondly,
-Billy Jr