Bishop William Earl Taylor Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Bishop William Earl Taylor

When He comes for me I shall be changed in a twinkling of an eye, I’ll put off this mortal for immortality. “In a moment, in a twinkling of an eye”. BISHOP WILLIAM EARL TAYLOR, born to the late Deaconess Daisy Mae Gaddy Johnny William Shankle after a brief illness got his wings on October 11, 2021 at Atrium Health-Pineville, Charlotte, NC.

Bishop Taylor accepted Christ at an early age. He became Pastor of Johnson’s Chapel Holiness Church in 1999. He was later elevated to Bishop. He trusted God completely and listened daily for God’s instructions. He was selfless, lived to please God and tried to allow God to order his steps. He was a great example of a man that followed God, and there is no doubt his legacy followed him to Heaven.

Bishop Taylor attended the public schools of Anson County. After graduating from Bowman Senior High in 1975, he matriculated to Barber-Scotia College in Concord, NC where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology in 1979.

Bishop Taylor was always a hardworking and dedicated man. He was employed by Mr. Charlie Pigg as a teenager and spent many years working as a manager at McDonald’s and at Smith’s Funeral Home. In December, 2019, Bishop retired after 30 years of dedicated service to Tyson Foods.

Bishop Taylor earned many awards and accolades over the years for his academics and his devotion to God.

In addition to his parents, Bishop Taylor was preceded in death by a brother, Albert Taylor II, nephew, Albert Taylor III and niece, Autumn Allen.

Left to honor and cherish the memory of BISHOP are: two brothers, Elder Pearl Taylor (Shirley) and James Harris; five sisters, Betty Redfield (Calvin), Cathy Gaddy (Elder Gary Gaddy), Elder Pandora Little, Elsie Harris and Rachel Harris; special daughters and son that he raised as his own, Minister Shanelle Caraway (Marcus), Demettriss Harris (Derrick), Dominique Harris and Trevun Ratliff; godson, Dr. Rickey Hyatt; special grandchildren whom he helped raise, Daisyia, Zamiyiah, Markeys Jr., Zycearean, Zyceareai, Malique, and Dominic; a devoted caretaker/armor bearer, Coy DeBerry; nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly, Marlo (Joanne), Jessica, Angaloka, Quiottte, Jason (Jessica), Andrew, Gary Jr., Charnice, Kendrick, Shakasha, Laquitia, Talisha, Capriciuna, Paranda, James Jr., Mymilua, Jeremiah, Daisy, Jonathan, Alaysia, and Roderick; a host of great nieces and nephews; special aunt, Leola Clark and a host of aunts, uncles, relatives and friends; special friends, Bert, Vanessa, Robert Lee, Chuck, Elder Harold C. Smith, Elder Rebecca Little and his Tyson and Church families.

The Services to Honor and Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Bishop Taylor will be on Sunday, October 17, 2021, 2:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will be at Westview Memorial Park, Highway 74-West, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

The Taylor & Harris Families will greet family and friends on Sunday, October 17, 2021 from 1:30-2:00pm at Smith's Memorial Chapel.

The public viewing will be on Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 3:00-5:00pm at Smith Funeral Home.

Face Mask/Coverings are REQUIRED to be worn at all times for the safety of the family and our staff.

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I was saddened to learn of Bishop Taylor's demise. I thought the world of Wm Earl and the entire Taylor family. May God rest his soul and fill his family, friends, former coworkers parishioners and church members with peace through memories of happier times! Love, hugs and prayers for all concerned. FROM: T Wayne Murdock

In Loving memory of Bishop Taylor on behalf of Julia Mae L. Mooltrey's family. We will never forget what he meant to our mother/grandmother. He was her continuous support through her illness and in life; in general. May GOD'S Comforting, Ever Present, Loving arms wrap around your family and may you Be Blessed With GOD'S Peace.
Jurett Mooltrey-Weathers On behalf of Julia M. L. Mooltrey's family♥️

May GOD Keep your family under HIS Protection and Surrounded By HIS LOVE at this challenging time.

So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.
Deborah Little Mangum

Praying for your family he was just like a big brother to lord had gained an angel miss you so much

Sincere prayers are lifted today for the family of our Bishop, Friend, and Brother William Earl Taylor. So many memories from working with him at McDonald's. He really loved and cared for people. What a wonderful man of God! He was truly that light upon the hill that couldn't be hidden.
So glad to have know him......Margaret Bennett Brown

To the Taylor and Gaddy Family,
It is with our deepest sympathy in the passing of this anointed preacher Bishop William Earl Taylor. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. For we all loved him, but GOD loved him best. ~In the memory of Bishop Horace and First Lady Sarah Grant and the Grant Family (Audrey, Ashley, Jonelle, and in the memory of Anita).

MY sincere heartfelt sympathy to the Taylor and Johnson Chapel family. Bishop has been such a blessing to my family for so many years. Thank you Johnson Chapel for sharing him with me and my family. This is a hard one, but God knows best. Harshaw/Payne Family.

From Apostle D.L Hunter and TLC MINISTRIES INC FAMILY WORLDWIDE. Our Prayers and Deepest Condolences are with the Taylor Family and Church Family. Remember God is our resource for all we need.

Never have a met a man of God that cared about everyone.He was a wonderful man and I am honored to have known him and work with him. Prayers to his family. He truly will be missed. Doris Miller

We are praying with you during your time of breavement. Bishop Williman Earl Ta ylor, shall forever be remebered as a Faithful, Devoted, Careing Man of God. From our family, Ramsey's Chapel Church of God, To The Johnson's Chapel Holiness Church family. Elder Larry W. Cole, Sr.

To the family and Church family of Bishop Taylor; so sorry for the loss of your loved one and leader. Please accept our deepest condolences. But just remember...to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord! Eddie, Emily and Children.

My condolences to the family may God be with you during these time he was a great man of God he will be truly miss from Joann Shine and Family

Sorry for the loss of your loved one. Mr. Will was a wonderful Man of God and will truly be missed by many. May the Lord grant you peace and comfort during this time.
Michelle Ballard

MABLE ROBINSON

To the Taylor, Harris, and the Johnson Chapel Church Family: Our families are so sorry about the passing of your love one. Bishop Taylor was a close friend of our family and we will miss him dearly. May the family find peace, comfort, and understanding during these difficult times and to know that GOD still cares. Callie and Susan Sturdivant-Little & Family

To the Taylor Family I remember Bishop ad a boy growing up on Prescott Street. He was destined to Preach God's gospel. May His dwellings now be with God, his creator as he have that "talk" with Jesus! Praise the Lord! God Bless the Family Rev. Dannie Montgomery

Condolences and Prayers to The Taylor Family. May God continues to bless and give each of you strength and guidance in the days ahead. With Sincere Sympathy... Edward and JoLetha Gordon Little.

Sorry For Your Loss Praying For The Family ken & Lisa Ratliff

So Sorry For Your Loss Praying For The Family Ken & Lisa Ratliff

To our preious Cousins The Taylor & Harris Familmy. Sending to you our condolences, deepest heartfelt sympathy on the loss of our Cousin- Pastor Bishop William Earl Taylor. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
From your Cousins The Entire Smith Family Headquarters - Ansonville, North Carolina

Lawrence & Annie Parsons

Our condolences to the Taylor family from Voice of Evangelism church family Pastor: Elder Michael Norman,

My deepest condolences to the family.🙏🥰 Vivian Kellock

My deepest condolences to the family🥰🙏

So sorry for your loss praying for the Taylor and Harris families

Praying for family's comfort. Caleb & Catherine Sturdivant

Our prayers and condolences to the Taylor family from. Debbye Crump and Nadena Clark

To the Taylor/ Harris family may fond memories bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. Our heart and prayers go out to you. We are truly sorry to hear of the loss of Bishop William Earl. Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you.
The McLendon / Streater Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with his entire family! Pat Beverly

My condolences to the TAYLOR FAMILY PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU.

Our thoughts, love and prayers to the Taylor family. May the Lord bless you all with His comfort. Darrell and Joan Morman.

The Taylor Family is in my prayers. Bishop Taylor will surely be missed. MY he rest in peace in the arms of our Lord and Savior. May He continue to keep Johnson Chapel in His loving care. Rosa Wall-Little and famly.

So sorry for your loss praying for the family

The Taylor family are in my prayers at this time 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💖

It is with great sadness yet spirit-filled joy, my earthly brother Bishop William Earl Taylor, moved on to be with our heavily Father. No crying nor tears will comfort this pain only cherishing the impact of his life for me and others will do. With sympathy and prayers, Dr. Rick Hyatt and family.