Troy Wilson Taylor

Mr. Troy Wilson Taylor, 77, of Park Avenue, Mocksville, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014 at his home. 

He was born June 17, 1937, to the late Alden H. and Odessa Johnson Taylor. Mr. Taylor was a graduate of Mocksville High School, Class of 1955. He retired from Pilot Trucking Co. after 29 years.

Survivors: 2 sisters, Patti Myers (Hayden) and Brenda Whitlock (Joe), all of Mocksville; a niece, Donna Whitlock Jordan (David) of Statesville; 5 nephews, Jeff Myers (Kim) of Rock Hill, S.C., Tate Myers (Chrissy) of Chatam, Va., Barry Whitlock (Jane), Ron Whitlock and Russ Whitlock (Frankie), all of Mocksville; 6 great-nieces, Avery and Adelyn Myers, Morgan Myers, Ashley Whitlock Grubb, Anna Jordan and Madison Whitlock; 3 great-nephews, Shane Myers, Conner and Tyler Jordan; a great-great-nephew, Whit Grubb; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. 

A graveside service was conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5 at Rose Cemetery with the Rev. Darren Crotts officiating.

Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.