David Allen “Butch” Taylor, 70, a resident of Valley Bend, passed from this life Sunday, December 22, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. Butch was born on Wednesday, October 6, 1943 in Mill Creek, a son of the late Charles Taylor and Thayes Taylor. On Thursday, May 25, 1989, he was married to the former Evelena M. Wilson who survives in Valley Bend. Others left to cherish Butch’s memory are eight children, Cassandra Croston and husband J.T. of Valley Bend, Alishia Underwood and husband, Mark of Elkins, Cynthia Huffman of Mill Creek, Loretta Johnson and husband James of Tennessee, Jackie Ray Underwood and wife Ginny of Dailey, Charles Pingley and wife Niki of NC and Robert Pingley and wife Angel of Arthurdale, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Butch attended the schools of Randolph County and was the owner-operator of Taylor Contracting for many years. He loved to work on cars and motorcycles. Butch was an avid reader and thoroughly enjoyed Stephen King novels. Roses were his favorite flower. All of his children agreed that, “He was the best Dad we ever had.” Butch will always be remembered as one who would drop everything and take care of someone elses problem. Visitation will be held at the Randolph Funeral Home on Thursday, December 26, 2013 from 5PM until 6:00 PM, the funeral hour. Rev. Marshall Williams will officiate and then Butch’s request for cremation will be honored. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital PO Box 1893 Memphis, TN 38101-9950
