Johnny E. Taylor

Johnny E. Taylor 69, of Gate City passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Johnny retired from Kennametal as an electrician after over 30 years. He attended Oak Glen Baptist Church in Yuma. Johnny was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Taylor; parents, Walt Bellamy and Lucille Bellamy; sister, Judy Osborne. Survivors include his sons, Brent Taylor, Chad Taylor and wife Cindy; step-daughter, Michelle Owens; grandson, Holden Taylor; step-granddaughter, Miranda Owens Estep; brother, Rudy Taylor and wife Katy; along with several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. A graveside service will be conducted at 3:30pm on Friday, March 1, 2019 at Church Hill Memory Gardens with Pastor Danny Sykes and Pete Barbour officiating. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 3:20pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St, Jude Children’s Research Hospital at St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home is serving the Taylor family.