Wesley Stephen (Steve) Taylor

Mr. Wesley Stephen (Steve) Taylor of Mt. Airy, NC died at Central Continuing Care on Saturday, June 7, 2008. He was born on May 14, 1930 in Forsyth County to Wesley Stephen and Verna Elizabeth May Taylor. Steve was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean War. He was a member and former Elder of the First Presbyterian Church in Mount Airy. He was formerly a deacon of the same church. His work within the church entailed many mission oriented activities. He had been supportive of the historic preservation and restoration work in Mt. Airy for many years. He was a charter member of the Historical Society and was the President for three years. He also served the Mount Airy Restoration Foundation as a director where he was a charter member. He served as a committee member for the Historic Preservation Group for the City of Mt. Airy. He served the Salvation Army as an advisory board member having given of his voluntary time at the Citadel during Christmas seasons. Steve was also a member of the Board of Directors serving as Social Services Chairman for the Mt. Airy TPA post. He was a member of the Mt. Airy Lions Club. He served as a regent member for the Barium Springs Home for Children. Locally, Steve can be most remembered for his devotion towards the Boy Scouts of America. He was a Scoutmaster of Troop 540 having served in that position for 21 years. After that, he volunteered in several leadership roles for the Dogwood District of the Boy Scouts. He was a recipient of many scouting awards, including the Award of Merit and the Silver Beaver. He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Virginia T. Calhoun in 1984 and Louise T. Scott in 1998:; and an infant son Nathan Anderson Taylor in 1960. He is survived by his wife, Libby B. Taylor, their two sons, Stephen Christopher, Winston-Salem and Stuart Austin of Winston-Salem; a grandson, Christopher Adam of Winston-Salem. He is also survived by Nephews and Nieces. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Mt. Airy at 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 10, 2008 with Dr. Steve Lindsley officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Monday night at Moody Funeral Home of Mt. Airy. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Barium Springs Home for Children, Box 1, Barum Springs, NC 28010; to the First Presbyterian Church , Box 1286, Mt. Airy, NC 27030; or to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.