Mr. Mitchell A. Taylor, age 84, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, NC. He was born in Mullins, SC on September 24, 1936 to the late William Paul Taylor and the late Amy Huggins Taylor and he was a veteran of the National Guard. Many may remember his local State Farm Insurance office located in Lumberton, NC for 36 years. He was an active member of Godwin Heights Baptist Church for many years, having been ordained as Deacon for 44 years along with serving as Chairman of the Deacons, a Sunday School teacher, and many other positions throughout the years.

Mr. Taylor served his community in several capacities, including as member of the Highway Safety Commission for several years, member of the Lumberton City Council for 8 years followed by the Lumberton City Personnel Committee for 10 years, he served on several local banks' board of directors throughout the years, he was a member of The Lions Club for 40 years, and was presently serving on the Airport Commission for 31 years.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Faye Taylor Connor; a brother, Mitchell Taylor; a sister, Blondell Pulley; two grandsons, Mitchell Means and Donnie Stone; and a son-in-law, Todd Weaver.

Mr. Taylor is survived by his wife, Pauline Pait Taylor of the home; four daughters: Brenda Sue Taylor LeBlanc (Jimmy) of Raleigh, NC, Cindy Taylor Carroll (Rowland) of Garner, NC, Debbie Taylor Stone (Donald) of Lumberton, NC, and Pam Taylor Weaver of Surfside Beach, SC; seven grandchildren: Stephanie Imperial, Stacey Means, Jake LeBlanc, Ridge Carroll, Taylor Stone, Brady Weaver, and Elizabeth Weaver; and five great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 13, 2020, at 2:00 PM at Long Branch Baptist Church in Lumberton, NC with Rev. David Hawes, Dr. Leslie Sessoms, Rev. Joe Bounds, and Rev. David Pait, Jr. officiating. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Godwin Heights Baptist Church, 704 Godwin Avenue, Lumberton, NC  28358; Boys and Girls Homes of NC, PO Box 127, Lake Waccamaw, NC,  28450; or to the charity of your choice.