Mr. William Charles "Charlie" Taylor, age 69, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. He was born in Robeson County, NC on August 28, 1950 to the late Buddy Boyd Taylor and Martha Taylor.

Mr. Taylor was the owner of Taylor Engines, a Graduate of Pembroke State University, a World Champion Stock Car Racer, and inducted into the NHRA Hall of Fame.

Along with his father, he was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Luke and Logan Hendren.

He is survived by his mother, Martha Taylor Lawson and husband Craven of Lumberton; his wife, Cynthia Cooke Taylor of the home; two daughters: Kacie Taylor, and Meagan Hendren and husband Jarrod, all of Lumberton, NC; two brothers, Bob Taylor of Evergreen, NC and Jeff Taylor of Indiana; one grandchild, John Hendren; and special friends: Mark Klein, Willie Evans, Pierce Collins, and John Council.

A private graveside service will be held at the West Family Cemetery.