Lacy Henry Taylor, Jr., 80, of Lumberton, died October 24, 2015. He spent his life in education. Mr. Taylor was the principal of Speight Middle School in Wilson, NC for over twenty years. Prior to Speight Middle, he served as principal of St. Pauls Senior High in St. Pauls, NC. His most joyous times were spent at Carolina Military Academy in Maxton, NC where he held the proud position as Commandant and head mathematics instructor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lacy Henry Taylor, Sr. and Eudora I. Taylor. He is survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth W. Taylor of Lumberton; daughters, Twillah T. Bardill (Rexford Bardill) of Wilson, NC, and Denise Taylor of Wilson, NC; and grandchild, Rexford Alan Bardill, Jr. (Alan) of Pembroke, NC. A private service has been planned for a later date.