Allen Taylor, Sr.- peacefully slept away Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Ft. Sanders NHC on Highland Avenue, Knoxville, TN. He was born to the late Mr. John and Mrs. Agnes Taylor, August 1, 1920 in Knoxville, TN. He was the oldest member of Rogers Memorial Baptist Church. He retired from Rohm Haas, past employment he worked at K.O.I.C. Mr. Taylor also served in the United States Army  He was preceded in death by his parent, late wives, Thelma Taylor and Eleanor Moffett Taylor, 1 daughter, Nanette Spencer and brother, Charles Taylor, Sr. He is survived by devoted wife, Virginia Grimes Taylor; 3 sons, Allen Jr. (Arlene), Russell (Angela Edwards), Randell (Eugenia) Taylor; daughter, Fayetta (Rev. Calvin Schofield); former daughter-in-law, Twana Ferguson; nephew, Charles Taylor, Jr.; several grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces, nephews relatives and friends to include special friend Rev. William Pankey; special step-grandson, Christopher Widener and special  thanks to Ft. Sanders NHC Staff. The family will receive friends on Monday, April 6, 2015 at Rogers Memorial Baptist Church from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. with the Homegoing Celebration to follow at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Michel S. E. Caldwell officiating. The interment will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery Lyons View Pike. Services will conclude with full dove release and blanket presentation.

This obituary was posted on Tuesday, March 31st, 2015 at 6:18 pm.
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