Taylor

Funeral service for Harold Gray Taylor, age 80, of Mount Juliet was held September 24, 2017 at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Russ Stevens officiated with burial following in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Taylor passed away September 21, 2017 at Tennova Healthcare in Lebanon. He was owner and contractor for Mount Juliet Home Builders, a member of Big Brothers of Mount Juliet, and the Silver Springs Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Vella Rhea Taylor and parents, Charles Edward and Verdie Hayes Taylor.

Survivors include three children, Larry Douglas and Sandra Taylor of Murfreesboro, Jennifer and David Smith of Lebanon, and Lisa and Ed Spurlock of Hendersonville. Grandchildren, Brandon and Shawna Taylor of Christiana, Brandie and Nathan Pendergrast of Murfreesboro, Rebecca Sampson and fiancé Kenny Simons, and Daniel Sampson all of Lebanon, Andrew Spurlock and Audrey Spurlock both of Hendersonville. Great grandchildren, Maggie Beth Taylor and Madison Taylor both of Christiana and Kayleigh Joy Pendergrast of Murfreesboro and brother-in-law, Bill and Dee Cantrell of Alabama.

Pallbearers included Ricky, Matt and Josh Underhill, George Smartt, Allen Lynch, Nathan Pendergrast, David Smith, and Andrew Spurlock.

Honorary pallbearers were Brandon Taylor and Kenny Simons.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, TN, was in charge of the arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Sept. 27, 2017