Richie Taylor

Rock Island, TN resident and Bristol, TN native Richie Taylor, age 39, was born October 19, 1977 and died February 7, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness. A welder with Tennessee Metal Fabricating and a member of Laurel Creek Baptist Church, he was the son of Donnie and Charlotte Taylor of Rock Island, TN. He was married November 18, 2005 to Margaret Seals Taylor of Rock Island, TN. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by son Richard Logan Blayne Taylor of Rock Island, TN; two step-daughters, Katherine Danielle Taylor and Alisha Renee Taylor both of Rock Island, TN; uncle and aunt, Bobby G. and Carolyn Taylor of McMinnville; and several cousins also survive. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2017 in High's Chapel with Roy Terry and Steve Breedlove officiating. Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at High's. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital c/o High's. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.