Birth date: Apr 7, 1951 Death date: Jun 9, 2015
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Bruce Edward "Eddie" Taylor, age 64, of Johnson City, passed away Monday, June 9, 2015 at the James H. Quillen V.A Medical Center following a lengthy illness. A lifelong native of Johnson City, he was a son of the late Arnold David and Billie Frances Cunningham Taylor. Mr. Taylor was a U.S. Army veteran serving his country during Vietnam. He was employed by the State of Tennessee as a Property Assessor. Mr. Taylor was a member of Princeton Freewill Baptist Church, Johnson City, and a member of the Johnson City Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Taylor loved his church and church family. He was proud to be a veteran and loved his flag and his country. He was a wonderful husband and father. Mr. Taylor was the first to offer help or give to someone in need. He was known as "Gramps" to his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Taylor is preceded in death by a brother, Lee Allen Taylor; Granddaughter, Sierra Bell Zacharias. Survivors include his wife, Glenna Hunt Taylor, Johnson City; three daughters, Tina Range and husband James, April Briggs and husband Brian, and Sherri Wallace, all of Jonesborough; three sons, Larry "Buck" Balthis and wife Tena, Jonesborough; Kevin Brian Balthis and wife Robin, Johnson City, and Eddie Taylor, Kingsport. Twelve grandchildren, Three great grandchildren; sister, Jackie Charlton and husband Melvin, Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for Mr. Taylor will be conducted at 6:00 P.M. Sunday, June 14, 2015 in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. Dallas Gregg and Rev. Charlie Frazier. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4:00 until 6:00 P.M. in the East Parlor of the funeral home. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:30 A.M. at the Mountain Home National Cemetery with Rev. Randy English officiating. Active pallbearers will be Rusty Wallace, Dusty Wallace, Trey Balthis, Melvin Charlton, Steven Martin, and Cameron Whaley. Honorary pallbearer will be Colbey Briggs. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home at 11:00 A.M. Monday to travel in procession together to the cemetery. Order Flowers Service DetailsSunday, June 14th, 2015 6:00pm, Appalachian Funeral Home- East Chapel Interment DetailsMountain Home National CemeteryRead Obituary
Ed may you rest in peace from all the sufferings of this life. We will miss you being our brother-in-law for 34 years. We will hope to meet you soon at the pearly gates of glory. your brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Frank & Carolyn Hunt Bluff City, TN.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 - 9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: 10 If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Bruce was a special friend to me and my family., in fact, I consider him my best friend. When we were in need he was always willing to help. He did this along with Glenna on many occasions. I could go on for a long time on how much his friendship meant to me. I will miss our long talks on the phone like no one but him would know. Rest in Peace good friend.
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on June 10, 2015 4:23 PM
Love and prayers for the family. May God give you all comfort and peace.
We are so sorry for your loss. Mr Ed was a dear friend to us. Always kind and respectable. We will cherish and hold dear memories of our time spent with him and the family. May GOD bless and comfort you all during your time of beverance. Praying he will fill the empty void with his comfort love and mercy as only he can do. Remembering the day he acceptd Christ into his life is the most positive memory that ables us to celebrate his New Life. R I P Bro. ED, till we meet again. Goodnight
To Glenna and the children: I worked with Bruce for the state. He was the first person I met when I started and he made me feel welcome.He would do anything he could for anyone. He sure left a lasting impression on me. I will never forget him. May God bless you all and comfort you and may you always cherish all the good memories.
Too the family of Ed Taylor. Edd, you were a good friend, to everyone,and all the neighborhood kids,thought the world of you. All my family loved you. A good friend, and a great neighbor. you will be sorely missed. And from one old solider to another, may you rest in God our Father's eternal peace. Our prayers our with each member of the family. The Barnes Family.
Eddie, I am sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss. Bruce was such a dear friend to all of our office and we will Miss him and his good heart. Our prayers are with your entire family- Assessor Ronnie B. Taylor Sandy,Pam,Sequa,Brian,Cindy,Sam,Whitney,and Shane Carter County Tennessee Assessors Office
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Bruce in property assessments he out of Greeneville and me out of Knoxville. We did however in the earlier years and for meetings occasionally get together. In such meetings he always had a camera or video going which we still use the pictures today when needed. He indeed will be missed.
