Don R. Taylor Sr

Don R. Taylor, Sr., 70, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 7, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Sevier County, TN on June 3, 1946, a son of the late James and Veda Taylor, he has resided in this area most of his life. Don was a member of Bloomingdale Baptist Church, and has been employed by various construction companies. He will be remembered as a loving dad, papaw, brother, and friend who loved to fish.

In addition to his parents, preceded in death by his son, Donald R. Taylor, Jr. (April 7, 2006); and brother, Tommy Taylor.

He is survived by his son, Joey Taylor and wife, Kerry of Kingsport; grandchildren, Nakiche Taylor, Alisha Brant and husband Will, and Leah Taylor; step-grandchildren, Nick and Natalie Hale; one great-granddaughter, Kayden Douthat; mother of the children, Yvonne Douthat and husband Gene of Kingsport; sisters, Betty Dutton and husband Morris, Clara McCloud and husband Tom, Nancy Cox and husband Orville, all of Kingsport; brother, Doug Taylor and wife, June of Michigan; sister-in-law, Opal Taylor of Kingsport; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Carl Hutchins, Hobe Hutchins, and Lank Hutchins.

Services will be private.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses of the SICU and W3 units at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.