Guy A. "Cowboy" Taylor of Raeford died Friday, November 5, 2021, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst at age 67.
He was born in Lane, South Carolina on November 24, 1953 to the late Red Taylor and Bertie Taylor. He was preceded in death by his sister, Tootsie Taylor. His hobbies were working on cars, woodworking and singing while driving his truck. He got his nick name Cowboy because one never saw him without his boots and cowboy hat.
He is survived by his wife 24 years Cathy Taylor of Raeford; his children, Carolyne Howard of Charleston, outhitting Carolina, Jeff Ledbetter of North Charleston, Mary McCusker and her husband Daniel of Savanah, Georgia and Eleanor Taylor (Michael McCarron) of Raeford; six grandchildren, Joseph Howard and his wife Lena, Edward Howard and his wife Valerie, William Howard and his wife Africa, Mookie Howard and his wife Kim, Kayla McCusker and Daniel McCusker; 14 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Kenny Taylor and his wife Sue of South Carolina.
A private memorial service will be held later. Crumpler Funeral Home of Raeford is serving the family.