Michael Keith Taylor

Michael Keith Taylor, 30, of Nickelsville, VA, entered into eternal peace early Thursday morning (March 31, 2016) unexpectedly when God saw his suffering and called him home at UT Medical Center. Michael was born in Kingsport on October 15, 1985 and was the son of Robert and Jeanette Taylor. He was a graduate of Twin Springs High School and attended Walters State Police Academy. He found his true passion when he took over the family business of Robert's Auto Repair in the Daniel Boone Community. He truly loved life and being around children, especially with his son, Abram. He was a very active member of Uplift Church in Weber City. Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Jeanette Taylor; his grandparents, James Kelly Taylor and Anna Lee Taylor, Leonard "Peanut" Taylor and Cleo Easterling Taylor; aunts, Janice Taylor and Mary Jane Taylor Hensley. Left to honor his memory are his loving wife, Kimberly; his son, Abram James Taylor which was one of his greatest blessings on this life; step daughters, Madison Kay Haggard and Olivia Marie Haggard; father, Robert J. Taylor; his brother, Steven James Taylor and wife, Miranda; uncles, Jimmy Taylor, Leonard "Bugs" Taylor and wife, Lynn, Mark Hensley; sisters-in-law, Sarah Stallard and husband, Rob, Kristy Cozart and husband, Todd; brother-in-law, Clayton Sampson and wife, Kristi; his precious nieces, Emma Grace Taylor, Katie Stallard, Aleah Covey, Isabella Cozart, Kalynn Cozart; a nephew, Robbie Stallard along with several special cousins, a host of extended family and friends. Calling hours will be held on Sunday (April 3, 2016) at Uplift Church in Weber City from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. or friends may also call anytime at the residence. A celebration of life service will be conducted at 7 p.m. on Sunday (April 3, 2016) at Uplift Church with his Pastor, Patrick (PJ) Johnson and Brother Donnie Archer, officiating. A eulogy will be provided by his wife, Kim. Music will be provided by Roger Easterling, David Easterling, and Debbie Easterling. A graveside service will be conducted on Monday (April 4, 2016) at 1 p.m. at Holston View Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Family and friends attending the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home at 12:15 p.m. to go in procession. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the brother, Steven Taylor. Carter-Trent/Scott County is serving the Taylor family.