Rev. Thomas F. Taylor age 65 went home to be with his Lord on February 28, 2015. He was a member of Lafollette Church of God where he served in the Men's Ministry. He was a former member of Covenant Life International of Rocky Top, TN. He earned a Doctorate of Philosophy of Christian Education from Trinity Institute of Christian Counseling. He was the proprietor/instructor of Southern Safety Consultants serving the states of TN, KY, SC and VA. He enjoyed fishing with his buddies; spending time with family and friends. He was a friend to all and will be greatly missed. He graduated from Lake City High School in 1965. Thomas is preceded in death by father, Harry L. Taylor.
Survived by:
Mother: Rhodelia Taylor of Caryville
Wife of 42 yrs: Joan Taylor of LaFollette
Daughter's: Nikki Taylor of LaFollette and Andrea Floyd and husband Scott of Louisville, KY.
Grandchildren: Drew and Shelby Stooksbury, Jamie Woodward, and Karlie Taylor all of LaFollette.
Mary Katherine Taylor, Lexie Floyd, and Nick Floyd all of Louisville, KY.
Brother and Sister in law: Billy Ray and Brenda Taylor
Sister: Judith Taylor
Sister and Brother in law: Patricia and Denny Dennison of Greenville, SC
Special Niece: Cassidy Taylor
Nephews: Shawn Dennison of Chicago, IL and Micah Dennison of Cinncinnati, OH
The family will receive friends at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Rocky, Top in Wednesday, March 4, 2015 from 5-8PM with the funeral service to follow at 8:00PM with the Pastor Tony McAfee and Bishop Sonny Wilkes officiating. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 1:15PM and go in funeral procession to the Campbell Memorial Gardens for an 2:00PM interment. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Covenant Life International Building Fund P.O. Box 67 Rocky Top, TN 37769. www.holleygamblefh.com