Rick Taylor
January 5, 1966 ~ June 18, 2009
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Asheville, NC
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Richard Allen "Rick" Taylor, 43, of Asheville, went Home to be with his Lord on Thursday, June 18, 2009, following complications of muscular dystrophy. Richard fought a good fight for a long time, but God saw the need to call him Home.
A native of Buncombe Co., he was the son of Charles E. Taylor, Jr., and Carolyn Thorpe Taylor.
Rick was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles E. Taylor, Sr., and Edith Madaline Taylor, and James Willard Thorpe and Helen Carolyn Thorpe; and by his favorite uncles, Bobby Eugene Taylor, and James Dennis Thorpe.
He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Rick was much loved and will be missed by many.
Rick is survived by his parents, and his special friend, Michael G. Sutton.
A funeral service for Rick will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
His family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Macedonia Baptist Church, 1468 Jenkins Valley Rd., Alexander, NC 28701, or to CarePartners Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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Dearest Charles and Carolyn, Please know that your family is in my prayers during this time of loss. The hope we have, though, is that this is not the end. You will see Richard again and, when you do, he will be completely whole. May you find comfort in knowing that he is with his Saviour and there is no better place to be.
In Him,
Cathe Rosenfeldt
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It is not easy having a son to go before we parents but God does know best and we found that putting our trust in Him will see you through. Your family and friends are there for you also. Richard was such a handsome and friendly young man. God Bless You.
Such a brave young man and inspiration to all who shared his life. Rick and Mike had a special bond since they were in their early teens. Rick’s passing is deeply felt by the Sutton family.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Please know that I am thinking about you and your family and I’m so sorry for your loss.It brings back memories of your mother Helen and your father. I want to pay my respects during this sad time. Much Love SKEET (Mary Sulkowski)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and in your family. We are very sorry for your loss.
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. We are keeping you in our prayers. I have many happy memories of our time together at Taylors. I think of you often and wish the best for you and your wife.
Carolyn and Charles my heart is broken over your loss. I have not seen you in awhile I hope you know that I will never forget my little Richard he was a very precious boy that I had the privilege to seat for. I hope that you two know that he is at peace now and not suffering. He always had a smile and big hug for me when I did see him, I will never forget your precious son. May God bless you both in your time of sorrow.
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, my deepest sympathy to you both in the loss of Rick. What an absolute honor it was to care for him in his last days on this earth. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.