Billy Taylor, age 77, of Ocean Isle Beach, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018, at his home. He was born on September 8, 1941, in Robeson County to the late Stuart Taylor and the late Leola Bentley Taylor. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and went on to own his own business, Broadcast & Communications, until retirement. He was a member and retired deacon of Clybornville Baptist Church in Lumberton.

Additionally, he was a long-time member of Land O' Lakes Golf Course in Whiteville and his family would like to extend their appreciation to Billy's golfing buddies for their long-term friendship.

Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Pittman Taylor, and two sisters, Elizabeth Taylor Whitehead and Alice Taylor Storms.

He is survived by three daughters: Dawn Mayers of Lumberton, Tammy Taylor of Swansboro, and Sharon Caulder and husband Allan of Lumberton; three grandchildren: Christian Mayers, Abigail Mayers, and Micheal Caulder; one great-granddaughter, Madilyn Caulder; and one brother, Marvin Bentley of St. Pauls.

The family will receive friends prior to the service on Sunday, December 30, 2018, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc. in Lumberton.

Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM in the Chapel with Rev. Stephen Clegg officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Faith Cemetery in Lumberton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.