Richard Clayton Taylor, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center.

He was born on November 21, 1958, in Lexington, Ky., to the late Willis and Shirley Brummett Taylor.

He is survived by his wife, Sherry Hall Taylor; sons, Richard Taylor Jr. (Jennifer), Shawn Taylor (Ashley), and Bobby Taylor (Courtney); grandchildren, Derek, Caitlin, Rylee, Colton, Jordan, and Chance; great grandchildren, Daisy, Easton, Fallyn, and Jace; brothers, Willis Lee Taylor and Ronnie Taylor; sisters, Teresa Lainhart and Barbara Waddell; and his trusty companion, Rebel.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, P.O. Box 977, Mooresville, NC 28115 to help with funeral expenses.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Taylor family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.