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Douglas Taylor Obituary
Douglas Wayne "Big Wayne" Taylor Sr., 75, of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, formerly of Rockingham, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 1, 2015.
He was born May 26, 1939 in Richmond County, son of Jessie Taylor and Nettie Clara Sheppard.
Preceding him in death were his parents; and a brother, Robert "Bobby" Taylor.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Nanet McDonald Taylor of the home; children, Annette Morrison of Rockingham, Douglas Wayne Taylor II and Amanda of Ocean Isle, Kristina Taylor-Clemmons and Jesse of Ocean Isle and Edward Conner of Ocean Isle; grandchildren, Christopher Taylor of Ocean Isle, Trenton Morrison of Rockingham, Heather McNeill and Jamey of Denver, Colorado, Dakota Morrison of Rockingham, Kayla Taylor and Kody of Ocean Isle, Zackary Taylor of Ocean Isle, Isaac Taylor of Ocean Isle, Bentley Clemmons of Ocean Isle and Kinsley Clemmons of Ocean Isle; great-grandchild, Ryker Morrison of Rockingham; brother and sister, William Taylor Sr. of Ocean Isle and Martha Lovette of Hamlet; and a host of special friends and family, to him, at Minute Man, Seaside, North Carolina.
A visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at White Funeral and Cremation Service, 3660 Express Drive, Shallote, NC 28470.
A second visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Mount Carmel Free Will Baptist Church in Rockingham.
The funeral will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Frank McQuage and the Rev. Mike Childers officiating. Burial will be private.
Harrington Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Taylor family.
Online condolences may be made at www.harringtonfuneralhome.com.
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The Richmond County Daily Journal
Friday, April 3, 2015
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for Douglas Taylor
April 21, 2015
You will be missed god bless you and your family
Richard Burge
April 12, 2015
Sorry for your loss. Wayne was a good man and great builder for the area.
Dixie, Steven and Savannah
April 10, 2015
Mister Wayne was the sweetest man. My daughter loved him so much and was always so tickled to see him, he'd always give her five dollars and tell her to feed her piggy bank. I seen him the Monday before and I just can't beleive he is gone. He will be missed so much.
Michael Shipman
April 10, 2015
I will greatly miss Wayne with his wonderful smile and cheery personality. My condolences and heart go out to his family and friends.
Mike Shipman,
A friend from the Minute Man his group.
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Paula Kring
April 9, 2015
Nanete and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Paula Kring
April 9, 2015
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that you find comfort in Gods word the bible.
April 7, 2015
Nanete and family we are so sorry for your loss. Wayne was a special person. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Libby and Gary Long
PEGGY HEATON TANNER
April 5, 2015
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
April 4, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolence to the Taylor Family.
Larry & Ruthie Cramer
Gate 2, OIB
Barbara Perrone
April 3, 2015
Wayne will truly be missed by the many people lives that he had touched. I will miss his smile and hugs at the Minute Man whenever I saw him. My sons, Kenny and Mikey were saddened to hear of his passing and send their prayers to "Miss Nanette" and all the family. God Bless you and HE will give you the strength to get through this trying time. Blessing to All the Taylor Family
Tim and Debi Setzer
April 2, 2015
Wayne was a special person and a dear friend. We will miss his morning visits on Gate 2.
Swanson and Lisa Horsley
April 2, 2015
We were so saddened to hear of Wayne's passing and will miss him! He was such a wonderfully nice, fun, energetic soul! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
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