Rev. William J. Taylor's Obituary
Rev. William J. Taylor entered into the presence of the Lord on August 15, 2025. He was a native of Georgia and was born to Minnie and Egbert Taylor. Preceding him in death was his wife of 60 years, Eva Mae Satterfield, 2 brothers and 1 sister. Surviving are his 2 daughters, Diane Ingram of Indian Trail, NC and Robin Bowers of Mint Hill, NC along with her husband Richard Bowers. Pastor Taylor is also survived by 2 nephews, 2 nieces, 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Always known as "Preacher Bill" he served as Pastor of fifteen churches across North and South Carolina and was interim Pastor at nine additional churches. His last full time ministry was at Faulks Baptist Church in Marshville, NC and prior to that was Pastor of First Baptist Church in Rockwell, NC for seven years. Pastor Taylor was an Evangelist at heart and led many revivals across the two states as well as personally leading many souls to Christ.
We rejoice in the promise of eternal life.
"Well done, thy good and faithful servant".
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