Randy Lee Taylor

Randy Lee Taylor Sr. went home to be with his Heavenly Father on April 6, 2025 at ECU Health Medical Center, in Greenville, NC.

Randy was born on May 15,1956 to parents, Ruby Farley and Herman Taylor. He graduated from Roseboro Salemburg High School. Randy worked 26 years in textiles for Alamac Knit, until its closure at which time he went on to work various odd jobs at different places, until he began working in maintenance and facilities at Sampson Community College. Randy was with Sampson Community College for 10 years until his retirement. He was always a very dedicated and hard worker and often talked about how he wished he could go back to work, but unfortunately a decline in his health kept him from doing so. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday April 10, 2025, at Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Chapel, 1246 Hobbton Hwy., Clinton, NC 28328. Pastor Wilda Faircloth, Pastor Dwight Dunning and Pastor Mark Fields officiating, burial will follow at the Byrd Family Cemetery located at 5842 Turkey Hwy., Turkey.

Visitation will be held prior to the service on Thursday April 10, 2025, from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Randy was a man who loved the Lord and his fellow man. He believed in the power of prayer and would often ask others if he could pray for them. For many years Randy was a Deacon and member of Bethlehem PFWB Church in Turkey, NC. The last 20 years of his life, Randy attended services at Clinton Community Church. He was a humble man who would do anything for anyone. Randy was patient, kind, and loved with his whole heart.

It could be said that Randy was happiest when he was outdoors. He enjoyed cutting grass, planting flowers, picking up pinecones, and generally any type of yard work. In his free time, he also enjoyed fishing and watching UNC basketball games.

Randy is preceded in death by his mother: Ruby Farley; stepfather: Charles Farley; father: Herman Taylor; stepmother: Treva Taylor; son: Randy Lee Taylor Jr.; brother: David Taylor; and stepbrother: James Anderson.

Left to cherish the precious memories of Randy are his beloved wife of 46 years: Sylvia Dianne Taylor of the home; daughter: Grace Miller (JD); grandchildren: Katlin Kittrell, Harper Miller, and Jaxson Miller; siblings: Billy Taylor (Kim), Clarence Farley (Matisa), and Jenny Farley; and stepsiblings: Kenneth Anderson (Ruthanne), Timmy Anderson (Janet), and Sandra Stallings (Larry).

Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Service & Cremation of Clinton is honored to serve the Taylor Family.

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