TAYLOR, Sr., Joseph Raine
Joseph Raine Taylor Sr., 84 of Dillard, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
Raine was born in Rome, Georgia the son of the late Greene Alonza Taylor and the late Dorothy Raine Taylor. Raine served his country in the United States Air Force. He received his high school diploma from Darlington High School in Rome, Georgia and was in the graduating class of 1954. He went on to receive his bachelors from Auburn University Class of 1958. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, known as “Big Daddy” by his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack Donovan and G.A. (Bucky) Taylor Jr.
His survivors include his wife of 62 years, Frances Hackett Taylor; his son, Joseph Raine Taylor Jr.(elizabeth); two daughters, Rebekah Taylor Cross (Jim) and Joyce Taylor Oliver; his - children, Taylor Cross, Luke Cross, Ann Cross Murphy, Clay Taylor, Kathryn Taylor; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive him.
A private family service will be held at the Sunset Hills Cemetery in Rome, Georgia.
The family asks that in lieu be made online at https:// www.diabetes.org/donate to the American Diabetes Association or by mail at P.O. Box 7023.
Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com. loved her family and she will be missed by all.
Survivors include her sons, Mike Thornton (Debbie), and David Thornton (Teresa); daughter, Sherri T. Greene; daughter-inlaw, Brenda Thornton; sisters, Vesta Salmon and Dean Beard; 17 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, October 16, 2020, at 2:00 pm at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens with her sons, David Thornton and
The family will receive friends at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, on Friday from 11:00am until 1:30pm. Social distancing guidelines will be followed and masks are requested at both the visitation and funeral service.
Pallbearers are asked to assemble at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, on Friday at 1:00 pm and include: Jarrod Greene, Caleb Sullins, Avery Sullins, Kevin Thornton, Josh Sullins, Pat Salmon, and Tommy Russell.
Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, has charge of the funeral arrangements.