Mr. Robert Taylor, 75

Mr. Robert Taylor, 75, passed away April 27 at home surrounded by his family.
Robert was a native of Jeff Davis County, living there most of his life, and later moved to Baxley. At the age of 15, he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior and later felt the call to the ministry. At the age of 19, he began his ministry as an evangelist in the Church of God denomination. Robert completed the ministerial Internship Program at the Church of God Campground in Tifton and became an ordained minister in 1995. He served in his church as minister and teacher, having a deep understanding of God’s Word, especially prophecies in the Book of Daniel and the Book of Revelation.
Robert had unwavering faith, although he had been sick for over 28 years, he still believed in healing. He often said, “I don’t know why God hasn’t healed me, but that does not change the fact that God can and God does still heal.” He was a charter member of Liberty Community Church of God in Hazlehurst. Robert loved God first and his family second.
Preceding him in death are his parents Elmer “Timer” and Lucille Taylor; and sisters Waunelle Harrell and Christine Wooten.
Survivors include his wife Debbie Taylor; son Matthew Taylor (Amanda); brothers Edward Taylor (Betty) of Hazlehurst and James Taylor (Sheila) of Baxley; sister Margaret Eason of Baxley; and grandchildren Brayden, Brooklyn and Landon.
A funeral will be held April 29 at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Nobles Funeral Home, with the Rev. Richard Lewis, the Rev. Rick Brown, the Rev. Virginia Herrington,and Wayne Crummey (graveside) officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour before the service. Interment will follow in Leggett Cemetery.
Active pallbearers are Allen Campbell, Carroll White, John Cannon, Charlie Leggett, Jimmy Selph and Jerry Rowland.
Honorary pallbearers are a special nurse friend, Selena Jones, Bethany Hospice and Nursing Staff, Kristin Smith, Marie Carte, and Clara Ring, and all in attendance.
Nobles Funeral Home is in charge.