George Harry Taylor Sr.

George Harry Taylor, Sr. went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 21, 2019, surrounded by a group of loved ones, at the age of 77. Harry was born in Columbia where he remained a lifelong resident and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Harry Taylor can be best described as an overcomer. A visionary, he was an entrepreneur and was the business owner of Harry Taylor Discount Building Materials in Columbia. Harry truly had a heart for others as is evident from the numerous accounts of family and friends who he helped during his time here on Earth. Harry will be remembered for his unending work ethic, a “can do it” attitude and contagious sense of humor. Many will miss Harry Taylor; but, all will remember the impact and impression he made on their lives. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Fortenberry Nocenti; his wife, Barbara Buckley Taylor; and a son, George Harry Taylor, Jr. Harry leaves behind a daughter, Harriet Taylor Fortenberry and her husband, Johnny; a sister, Betty Burt Wagley; a grandson, Taylor Fortenberry and his fiancé, Olivia Ryals; and a nephew, Eric Champagne; and a host of other precious family members. There will be a visitation for Harry on Sunday, September 22, 2019 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at Colonial Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 10:00am on Monday, September 23, 2019 in the funeral home chapel officiated by Doctor Bryant Barnes. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.