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Guy Taylor Obituary

Name: Visitation for Guy Frank Taylor Jr.
Start: 2017-06-29T18:30:00.000Z
End: 2017-06-29T20:00:00.000Z
Location: J. Henry Stuhr Mount Pleasant Chapel

Guy Frank Taylor, Jr. Isle of Palms - Entered into eternal rest on June. 26, 2017, Guy F. Taylor, Jr. of the Isle of Palms, SC. Son of the late Hazel Hoppers Taylor and Guy F. Taylor, Sr., a longtime North Charleston physician. He was born on August 7, 1935, in Citron, Alleghany County, NC. The family moved to North Charleston as his father was recruited by Roper Hospital to come to Charleston to practice medicine. Mr. Taylor graduated from North Charleston High School and attended Emory University in Atlanta, GA, where he met the love of his life, Laura Dryden Taylor, of Kingsport, TN. Guy and Laura moved to Kingsport, where he worked for Tennessee Eastman Company from 1961 To 1985. They moved to the Isle of Palms in 1985 where Guy spent the remainder of his life. He served as a charter member of the Isle of Palms Planning Commission and for ten years thereafter, four as chairman. He also served fourteen years on the Isle of Palms Board of Zoning Appeals, six years as chairman. He also was a member of the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments Board and the Charleston County School District Construction Advisory Board. He was a former owner of Century 21 The Atlantic Group of the Isle of Palms as a licensed SC Real Estate Broker. He is a former president of the Isle of Palms Exchange Club, and member of the Kingsport Jaycees and Kiwanis Club. He was a member of the Kingsport Citizens Advisory Council, and Chair of the joint North Carolina-Tennessee committee which worked to determine the route of Interstate 26 between Asheville, NC, and Johnson City, TN. Locally, Mr. Taylor was a proud member of the German Friendly Society, the American Legion, the East Cooper Republican Club and former member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans Ft. Sumter Camp. A veteran of the US Army from the Cuban Missile Crisis, Mr. Taylor instilled in his children a love of country, an overarching love for family, and an American's preference for public service. He believed in duty and honor, as well, embodying Robert E. Lee's great quote, "Duty is the sublimest word in the English Language. One should always seek to do his duty. One cannot do more, and should never ascribe to do less." Taylor is survived by his wife of sixty years, Laura Dryden Taylor of the Isle of Palms, son Dryden "Dee" Taylor (Bonne) of Mt. Pleasant, a sixteen-year member of the Isle of Palms City Council, Kurt Taylor (Melody) of North Charleston, a fourteen-year member of the North Charleston City Council and retired Charleston County Administrator, Melinda "Mendy" Taylor Gowder (Andrew) of Mt. Pleasant, granddaughters Kinley Britt Taylor Reeves (Nic) of Chapel Hill, NC, Lauren Alby Taylor Waddell (Drew) of Mt. Pleasant and Laura Katherine Taylor of North Charleston, Grandsons Whittaker Grey Gowder of Savannah, GA and Benjamin Nicholas Taylor of North Charleston. The family will receive friends at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL from 6:30 until 8:00 o'clock on Thursday, June 29. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to send donations to Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 27 to Jun. 28, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Guy Taylor

18 Entries

Kay Hyman

July 3, 2017

Dear Kurt and family, it is so very hard to loose a parent and grandfather. As the strong figure in our life it is crippling to move on without them! I am so very sorry for his loss on earth but I know that Gods plans and job for him in heaven are big! Know that you are here on earth to finish whatever he may left unfinished and that he will watch over and guide you.

As the Director of Community Engagement for Charleston Animal Society I speak on behalf of the staff and animals in our care. We are eternally grateful for your choice to honor Mr. Taylor with donations in his name to our shelter. Please know that your generous thoughtful gift will leave a legacy of hope for animals in our community! We are so sorry for your loss and hope that knowing that your choice will help so many is a small comfort to you! For the animals I am Kay Hyman -

Nancy Galloway

July 1, 2017

My condolences to Laura and all of the family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pat Garoppo

June 30, 2017

D, Bonne and family so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you for you and your family.

David Brown

June 29, 2017

Lynda and I share in the loss of a dear friend and classmate of NCHS 53.
We will cherish all the memories of dinners, reunions and reunion planning sessions. Our thoughts and prayers are with Guy's family.
Thanks for the memories.

Tammy Stapleton McKelvey

June 29, 2017

Kurt and Family ~ So sorry to hear of this huge loss for your family. Praying for you as you move through these next days and the coming years without your Dad.

Sally McDuffie

June 29, 2017

Kurt, Melody and Family
I am so sorry to learn of your Father's passing. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely, Sally

Elaine Schupp

June 28, 2017

Laura, Dee,Kurt, and Mindy, Bill and I are so sorry about the passing of Guy. He was a treasured friend. And our connection goes way back. Guy delighted in telling me that his father gave me my first spanking as the attending physician at my delivery. Also, he worked with my brother Jack Moore at Tennessee Eastman in Kingsport. Please know that we are thinking of your family with much love.

Elaine Moore Schupp

Raymond Wright

June 28, 2017

The Taylor Family,
I am so sorry for Guy's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. I used to stop and talk to Guy in front of his house, where we would discuss the problems and solutions of the world. He was a true patriot who loved his country and his community. May he rest in eternal peace.
Raymond Wright
Charleston, SC

RICK LINVILLE

June 28, 2017

Guy was a great friend,I will miss him more than words can express.

Carl (J.R.) and Connie Meynardie

June 28, 2017

We will miss you but never forget you.

Laura and Guy

Carl (J.R.) and Connie Meynardie

June 28, 2017

You will always be missed but never forgotten.

Frank and Sue Adams

June 28, 2017

Frank picked Guy up to get a battery for his boat after Hugo and he always treated us as friends. We are so sorry for the family's loss

Mark Williams

June 27, 2017

How lucky I was to count Guy Taylor as my friend. Though distanced by time, Big Guy was and will always be one of the most stand-up individuals I have ever had the pleasure to know. Forthright and true, you couldn't hope for a more dependable and supportive friend. My heart goes out to Laura, Dee, Kurt and Mindy and the rest of his family as I know how deeply he will be missed.

David Jaffee

June 27, 2017

A true gentleman. We served on the Board of Directors of CTAR together.

SANDY DEWITTE FERENCZ

June 27, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. Guy was the epitome of a public servant, dedicated family man and mentor to so many of us. Were it not for his encouragement as North Charleston alums, I would have never run for City Council.

Know that if I were not out of town with family health issues, I would be there Thursday. Nevertheless my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Grieving with you,
SANDY FERENCZ
IOP CITY COUNCIL

Eileen Chepenik

June 27, 2017

Kurt,
Stanley and I are thinking of you and your family at this sad time. We extend our condolences to you and your family. I will be out of town and unable to attend the visitation Thursday. You are in our thoughts.
Sincerely
Eileen Chepenik

BarBara Reynolds

June 27, 2017

Dan & I are so sorry. He and Laura have been a joy to us this past year and we will surely miss him. Prayers for the family that God will heal your hearts.

Joe Eigner

June 27, 2017

I new Guy from our conversations on Wednesday night's at the German Friendly Society. He was always pleasant and fun to be associated with. He will be missed by a lot of his fellow members, friends and family. My thoughts and prayers are with the Taylor family.

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