H. Neil Taylor, age 90, died at home in Russellville, Ala. on Oct. 10, 2012. He was a former Circuit Court Judge of the 31st Judicial Circuit of the State of Alabama. He was a former county solicitor of Franklin County. He practiced law for more than 50 years. His proudest public accomplishment was the role he placed in the establishment of Alabama’s first public Junior College. He coordinated much of the lobbying that helped get established a public Junior College for Alabama. He was a Veteran of World War II where his primary service was to train members of a light tank company. He was a past State Commander of the D.A.V. because of a training accident that caused a service connected disability.
He was predeceased by his wife, Ruby Taylor. He was predeceased by a son, Riley William Taylor. He has a surviving brother named Roger Taylor.
He was predeceased by a sister, Charlsie Huey; and two brothers, Foy Taylor and Kenneth Taylor.
He is survived by a son, Neil Taylor Jr.; children of Neil Jr. are Neil Taylor III, a grandson, Christopher Eric Taylor, a grandson, Emily Elaine Carden, a granddaughter; children of Emily, Anthony Peter Carden and Judah Carden, Amanda Taylor, a granddaughter; Amanda’s child, Emma Jane Taylor.
Riley William Taylor’s surviving daughter is Laura Stewart whose children are Taylor Cornelius, Aaron Cornelius, Tydus Stewart, Makayla Stewart and Madison Stewart.
Akins Funeral Home is assisting the family. The funeral is scheduled Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, at 3 p.m. at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, Ala. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. before the funeral at the funeral home.
