Taylor, Jr., Vernon E., entered peacefully into Heaven on Nov. 29, 2015. He was born on April 3, 1948 in Batesville, AR to Vernon E. Taylor and Billie Jean (Thomas) Taylor. Raised in St Louis, MO he attended Lindbergh HS, graduated with a MS in Education from Southeast Missouri State Univ. and was a member of Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity. Vernon moved to Tampa in 1981 where he created the computer wholesale division for Johnson Drug Co. before becoming active in Real Estate. He was Executive Director of wholesale marketing for Pet Excellence, representing them at North American dog sled races, including the Iditarod in Anchorage. He was the Broker/Owner of VET Realty, served on local, state, and national real estate association committees and was the 2010 President of the Greater Tampa Association of Realtors. He is survived by Laure, his wife of 28 years and son, Douglas C. Taylor. Laure thanks everyone for their outpouring of love. He will be remembered for his entrepreneurial skills, leadership, mentoring, dedication and honesty. His motto: Every day is a great day to help someone and with a smile". In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Realtor Care Foundation** or the charity of your choice. ** www.rcfgtar.org
