Guy F. Taylor, Jr. of Chapin, SC passed away August 16, 2019. Born November 24, 1929, he was the son of the late Guy F. Taylor, Sr. and Marie Carl Taylor and was predeceased by his wife, Faye Haire Taylor.
Born in Isola, he delighted in retelling stories of life in the Mississippi Delta. After serving in the U.S. Army, he graduate from Mississippi State University and began his career with the U.S. National Park Service as a park ranger. His service included Natchez Trace Parkway, Yosemite National Park, Grand Canyon National Park and The Great Smoky Mountain National Park. He was the first park ranger at Congaree National Park in Columbia, SC, where he served until his retirement.
A skilled woodworker, he and Faye enjoyed participating in juried craft shows around the country. His true passion was his family-owned tree farm in Calhoun County, where he lovingly restored an 1809 house so that generations to come could gather and enjoy the beauty of the land.
He is survived by his children, Laura (Richard) Donnelly, Hollywood, SC; Carl (Maureen) Taylor, Lexington, SC; grandchildren, Leigh (Mike) Budreau, Goose Creek, SC; Zac Taylor, Nashville, TN; Jessica Taylor, San Jose, CA; great-grandchildren, Mila and Matthew Budreau, Goose Creek, and sisters, Polly Logan, Marshall, IL; Judy Taylor, Memphis and Jean (Paul) Spikes, Starkville.
A service will be Saturday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. at Parker Funeral Home in Bruce. Memorials may be made to Generations of Chapin, 431 E. Boundary St., Chapin, SC 29036 or White Rock Baptist Church, 1409 Peace Haven Rd., Chapin, SC 29036.