Harry Edward "Eddie" Taylor

Harry Edward “Eddie” Taylor, 74, died in the early morning hours on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at his home in Waynesboro.

His funeral service will be Sunday (Feb. 23) at 3 p.m. at Botsford Baptist Church with his son, Pastor Eddie Taylor Jr., officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was affectionately known by family and friends as Eddie. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Kelly Taylor, and a son, Harry Edward “Lil’ Eddie” Taylor Jr. (Kim). He was preceded in death by a son, Timothy James “Jamie” Taylor and his parents, James Willard “J.W.” and Loree Price Taylor.

Also survived by his grandchildren, Codey Justus Taylor (Heather) and Alanha Taylor Walden (Brandon) of North Augusta, S.C., Jacie Taylor Reeves (Dylan) and Timothy James Taylor II (Kendall) of Waynesboro; Audora LeeAnn Chalker and Cameron Nicholas Chalker, both of Atlanta. Great grandchildren, Addison Rae Taylor, Trenton Ryan Conaway, Tucker Felder Taylor, Wesley Bo Reeves, Payton Brandon Walden and Waylon James Taylor.

Brothers, Sheldon LaFaye Taylor (Clyde) and James Willard Taylor (Tena) of Waynesboro; a sister, Patsy Taylor Sheffield (Don) of Martinez; a brother-in law, Samuel Timothy “Sam” Kelly (Angie) of Greenville, S.C., and sister-in-law, Caroline Kelly Hall (Jim) of Pelham, N.H.; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Eddie was retired Director of Maintenance at the Burke County Road Department.

A member of Botsford Baptist Church, he also attended Bethlehem Baptist Church in Girard.

Eddie loved his family and served them well. He was a man of few words but expressed his love in kindness and deeds. He could fix anything  and his attention to detail was first-rate. He made whatever he was working on run right and look “purdy”. He adored his wife of 54 years with the purest sacrificial love. Eddie was also a great example of how a husband should love his wife and living life well. He was an exceptional man and will be missed by all who knew him.

Pallbearers will be grandsons, Codey Taylor, T.J. Taylor, Cameron Chalker, Brandon Walden, Dylan Reeves, and nephew, Carrick Jones.

The family would like to thank Regency Hospice angels, Jill Posey, Leigh Alexander, Melissa McGath and Chasity Hamilton and a special thanks to Rosa Anderson, who lovingly held his hand as he crossed over into glory.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Wimberly House Ministries, P.O. Box 50, Waynesboro GA or to your favorite charity.

DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home (706-554-3531)

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