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| Webster Progress Thursday October 7 1943 Wm. G. Taylor Noted Leader Death Claims Other Member Of Eminent Partnership At Greenville Sunday William Green Taylor, pioneer citizen of the county, passed away Sunday morning, October 3rd at seven o�clock in the King�s Daughters� Hospital in Greenville, after a lingering illness of five weeks. The deceased had been in failing health for a number of years, and had retired from his active duties for almost a year. With his passing, Eupora, the county and the State, has lost one of its finest citizens. A person who has been a leader in all activities, both civic and religious, and has served the county as a leader in various movements started for the betterment of the community. Active in campaigns for better roads, better schools, and better churches and for any enterprise that made the town of Eupora a much better place in which to live. He was a Mason and a member of the W. O. W. Early in life he affiliated with the Methodist Church and had followed his religion devotedly in his many walks of life. At the time of his passing he was a steward of the Methodist Church and had given of his time and resources in the promotion of the new Eupora Methodist Church and took great pride in the lovely shrine of worship for the community. His presence as a good man will long be felt in the community. �Bill� Taylor, as he was affectionately known throughout Mississippi, with his brother, the late, �Tom� Taylor established in 1902, the name of Taylor Brothers, and a business that has earned the respect throughout the State as a firm of fair dealings, and a firm that has meant much to the progress of the trade of the community. This firm realized the need for a market for the produce of the farm, and established a market for chickens and eggs that has gone a long way toward making Eupora today the largest poultry produce market in the State. The deceased was born January 1, 1867, at Bentley, (Calhoun County), the son of W. C. and Millie Jane Neal Taylor, pioneer citizens of the county. In early manhood he was married to Miss May Fannie Lamb, who has preceded him in death. To this union were born two children, Mrs. Moss Watkins of Lake Charles, La., and William L. Taylor of Brookhaven, who now survive. Twelve years ago he was married to Mrs. Janie Wilkes of Jackson, who has been a faithful companion and is grieved over her husband�s passing. Four grandchildren survive: Ann and Frances Watkins of Lake Charles, La., Jimmie Taylor of Brookhaven and William Walter Taylor of Maben. Other surviving relatives are a half-sister, Mrs. Letha Brister of Lipton, La., and a half-brother, R. D. Bailey [sic] of Bentley, Miss. Services were held at the Eupora Methodist Church on Monday afternoon at 4 o�clock and the large congregation attending, and the beautiful flowers sent were expressions of respect and love for the deceased. The Rev. M. E. Scott, pastor of Mr. Taylor�s church paid a glowing tribute to the life of the deceased. He was assisted in the services by the Rev. J. R. Reedy, local Baptist minister. Hooper Funeral Home was in charge of burial arrangements and interment followed the services in the Eupora cemetery. Pallbearers were: W. E. Taylor, Eddie Embry, Bob Sugg, Ned Lee, H. H. Reed, A. J. McCaslin, Bill Dunlap, Jim Curry, C. P. Fortner, Graydon Logan, H. H. Ross and Grady Doss. Among the out-of-town relatives here for the service were Mr. and Mrs. Moss Watkins from Lake Charles, La., Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Taylor from Brookhaven; Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Harris, Mrs. James H. Tripp from Jackson; Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Harris, Miss Martha Frances Harris, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Harris, of Water Valley, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Latham, Mrs. Hugh Curtis and Mrs. Leon Hays from Winona. The article was taken from a copy of a newspaper, and contains a photograph that could not be scanned. The photo headline and caption are as follows: Photo: DEATH CLAIMS EUPORA LEADER Business man, financier, civic leader died at Greenville Sunday morning after a long illness. |