William Gostin Taylor, Jr.

Macon-William Gostin Taylor, Jr., 87, died on Wednesday, November 10, 2010. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 12, 2010 at 2:30PM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with the Reverend Stan Braley officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 3312 Northside Drive, Suite A 120, Macon, GA 31210. Mr. Taylor was a member and deacon at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was a graduate of University of Georgia with a degree in Agricultural Engineering. His hobbies include playing in a bluegrass band and restoring classic Chris Craft boats. He also had a pilot license and enjoyed recreational flying. Mr. Taylor was a veteran of the United States Army serving in WWII. He was a Corporal in the European Theater and earned two bronze stars. Mr. Taylor was predeceased by his wife, Gloria Dye Taylor and his son, Charles "Mac" Taylor. Survivors include his son, William G. Taylor, III of Macon; daughter, Jennifer Taylor McCafferty of Tampa, FL; grandchild, Will Taylor, IV of Macon; brother, Guy Taylor of Augusta; and sister, Esther Faulk of Macon. Register online at www.hartsmort.com. Hart's Mortuary and Crematory at the Cupola has charge of arrangements.