Robert "Bob" O. Taylor, 76, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Roxy Moody Taylor died Tuesday, November 4, 2014. His Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 8, 2014 in the J. HENRY STUHR, INC. MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road. A private entombment will be held at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, November 7, 2014, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Born June 13, 1938 in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, he was the son of the late William Jessie Taylor and Margaret McCants Taylor. During high school, Robert played sports including basketball, baseball, and football. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1957-1960. He was a planner and estimator for Detyens Shipyard for almost 30 years, and also owned his own businesses. He was a Mason A.F. M. in Mount Pleasant, a member of the VFW Club, and was a member of First Baptist Church of Mt. Pleasant.
He is survived by his wife 51 years, Roxy M. Taylor; and his two brothers, Wyndell E. Taylor of Mt. Pleasant, SC and James M. Taylor of Awendaw, SC. Mr. Taylor is also survived by several nieces and nephews.