Wilburn Franklin Taylor age 77 of Athens passed away Monday at his residence.
Mr. Taylor was born October 31, 1945 in Limestone County. He was a member of Athens church of God, retired from the Limestone County Sheriff’s Department, he was a longtime employee Athens Automotive Parts. Mr. Taylor was a Vietnam Army Veteran, where he received a Purple Heart. He was Limestone County’s first Vietnam Veteran to receive disability from the D.A.V.
Services will be 1 PM Thursday at the Athens church of God, located at the corner of Lucas Ferry and Quinn Road.
Visitation will be Thursday at the church from 11 AM until service. John Taggart and Larry Trotter officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery with Military Honors.
Pallbearers will be Tracy Tucker, Mike Clem, Eric Crawford, Matthew Clem, Taylor Gray and Travis Gray. Anyone wishing to make a memorial donation can be made to The Wounded Warrior Project.
Survivors, Wife, Sharon Taylor of Athens. Daughter, Crystal (Travis) Gray of Athens. Grandchildren, Taylor (Hannah) Gray of Athens. Courtney Gray of Athens. Several Nieces and Nephews. Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his Parents, Hawkins and Evie Taylor. Sisters, Mary Ann Clem and Dorothy Tucker.
