Robert Taylor-age 79 of Sharps Chapel succumbed after a short course of failed treatment to stage IV metastatic melanoma Friday, January 22, 2021 at his home.
Robert was born to the late Emily (Dawson) and Walter Taylor on May 2, 1941 in Staten Island, New York. He was a graduate of Middlesex County Vocation School, New Brunswick, New Jersey in 1959. He was a master mechanic, millwright and electrician by trade being employed by Kimberly Clark and Jersey Central Power and Light in New Jersey and National Linen Service in Knoxville, Tennessee. Robert moved to Tennessee in 1985 and was self-employed as a pork producer on the family farm in Sharps Chapel.

He is preceded in death by parents, brother, Fred Taylor; sister, Kathy Taylor and former spouse, Louise Taylor. He is survived by daughter, Monica Taylor and son-in-law, Robert Tawoda; grandson, Anthony Tawoda; grandson, Dr. Montgomery Taylor and wife, Katie; sister, Laurette Lowry; brother, Richard Taylor; brother, Gary Taylor. Many nieces, nephews and other relatives in New Jersey; and his two loyal German Shepherds, Ashley and Amanda.

Interment will take place 2 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Taylor Family Cemetery, Sharps Chapel. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.