October 17, 1928 – April 6, 2011

ANDERSON, SC - John Rufus Taylor, age 82, of 1635 Old Trail Drive, husband of the late Annie Lou James Taylor, died Wednesday, April 06, 2011 at the AnMed Health Medical Center.

Born in Anderson County, SC on October 17, 1928, Mr. Taylor was a son of the late Lawrence Andrew Taylor and Janie Mae Smith Taylor.  He was a United States Navy veteran during WWII and was a supervisor in oil exploration.  He attended Lakeview Baptist Church.

Survivors include his step-sons; Lloyd J. Maxwell and his wife, Eva Maxwell of Pendleton and William P. Maxwell and his wife, Fay A. Maxwell of Pickens.  A number of nieces and nephews also survive.  

In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by three brothers and three sisters.

A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, April 8, 2011 at 11:00 am at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens with visitation following.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Memorials and Tribute Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA  23058-5216.

The family would like to share their appreciation for the care shown to Mr. Taylor by the staff of Med Shore and the E.R. Staff of AnMed Health Medical Center.

A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com