William Randall Taylor

Mr. William Randall Taylor, 88, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2014, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on September 6, 1925 to the late Julius Arthur and Addie Taylor. William was an active member of First Christian Church. He was very involved with the Winston-Salem optimist club. He worked at Cooper D. Cass Company before forming his own accounting firm. William was part of the 101st Air Borne in the United States Army during World War II. He was a kind and gentle man who loved spending time with his family. William was an avid sports fan, especially when it came to the Carolina Tar Heels. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years Norma Jean Taylor; six sisters; and three brothers. William is survived by one daughter Karen Denise Taylor Koonts of Winston-Salem; one son Randy Taylor (Kathy) of Lewisville, NC; two grandsons, Donnie Koonts of Winston-Salem and Christopher Taylor of Lewisville; and two great-grandchildren, Ayden and Makayla Koonts. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at First Christian Church. Burial will follow the service at Salem Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials can be made to First Christian Church 2320 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27104 or Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Online condolences can be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.