John Taylor

John Lewis Taylor, 67, of Newberry, died Thursday, December 13, 2012, at Palmetto Health Richland.

Born on November 19, 1945, in Bradenton, FL, he was a son of the late John and Mamie Chance Taylor. He was a retired small engine repairman and was of the Pentecostal faith.

He is survived by his wife, Sherry Southern Taylor; a son, John Taylor, Jr. of Bradenton, FL; a daughter, Teresa Dean and son-in-law, Jeff Dean of Newberry; a sister, Faye Hollaway of Bradenton, FL. grandchildren, Joel, Casey, and Corey Dean all of Newberry and Ashlye and Amber Taylor and Tommy Ansell all of Bradenton, FL; great-grandchild, Bentley Dean and a host of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Colleen Yeomans and a brothers, James Taylor and Sam Merritt.

The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

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