Elder Lewis Taylor, Sr, was born on April 17, 1940 in Columbia, South Carolina. He was the youngest son of the late Charlie Taylor and Mary Smith Taylor. He departed this life on Tuesday, October 5, 2021.
Elder Taylor was educated in the public schools of Richland County, SC. He was employed at the University of South Carolina, as a Grounds Keeper Supervisor. He took great pride in managing the grounds and landscape of the Horseshoe, and the main campus of USC, for nearly 34 years before his medical retirement.
He was baptized at an early age, and was ordained as an Elder in the Holiness Church. He served the Lord faithfully in many capacities including Assistant Pastor, before his retirement as Pastor from St. Paul Holiness Church of Eastover, South Carolina.
Elder Taylor enjoyed being outside taking in the beauty of God’s creation. He enjoyed gardening, landscaping, and visiting with family. He enjoyed reading, studying, and sharing God’s word. He especially enjoyed spending time with his wife of 59 years.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Charlie and Mary Smith Taylor; brothers, Edward, John, and Anthony Taylor; Sisters Hattie Taylor Oree, Margaret Taylor Bouknight, Martha Taylor Parker; and a son, Clarence Taylor.
Elder Taylor leaves to mourn his passing; his wife, Willie Mae Williams Taylor; six sons, Lewis (Keyonna) Taylor, Jr., of Palm Coast, Florida, Leroy (Melinda) Taylor, of Ridgeway, South Carolina, Frederick O. (Melissa) Taylor, of Columbia, South Carolina, Jerome (Linda) Taylor, of Columbia, South Carolina, Carl K. (Caelethia) Taylor, of West Palm Beach, Florida, and Kevin (Aleshia) Taylor, of Hopkins, South Carolina; a daughter, Angela M. Taylor, of Columbia, South Carolina; grandchildren, great-grand-children; sister, Annie May Taylor Richardson, of Gadsden, South Carolina; a host of sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, great-nieces, great-nephews, and other loving relatives and caring friends. Elder Lewis Taylor, Sr, will truly be missed dearly by his family and loved ones.
Job well done good and faithful servant now you are home with our Lord and Savior. Carl Aunt Jackie and I again extended our sincere condolences to you and the Taylor family. Hold true to those memories.
Uncle Tony, Pastor Brighter Day’s Deliverance Center
Pray your strength in the Lord. With heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. We pray that you’ll find strength and peace in knowing that God is with you.
My condolences to the family. May God comfort you during this difficult time. We love you all always.
Belinda Fair
Virginia Fair Gibson
To my good friend ang I’m always be here for you sorry for your missing family member to the family I don’t say lost because we kn where Mr Taylor is and we will SEE HIM again love u ang. And I will be praying for u all
Our sincere condolences to the Taylor family during this difficult time. Please know that our heart and prayers are with you.
Please except our condolences and may our prayers comfort the family.
May the Lord bless and comfort you doing this time of loss. Please except our condolences and may our prayers comfort the family.
Prayers to the family
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family. We love you very much our prayers are with you all be encouraged.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends
Warm thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort are sent your way.
Our Deepest and sincere Sympathy. Please know that our hearts are with you…please know how much we care..