Hoyt Lamar Taylor

April 7, 1943 - April 23, 2022

Hoyt Lamar Taylor was born on April 7, 1943, in Russellville, Alabama. He passed from this life on April 23, 2022, after a brief illness at the age of 79 years. Hoyt is survived by his wife, Linda Taylor, of Raleigh, North Carolina; sister, Geraldine Pennington, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; nephew, Chad Pennington & wife Kelly of Dallas, Texas; great nieces, Haven and Hadley Pennington of Dallas, Texas; as well as numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Marjorie Taylor of Murfreesboro, Tennessee (Formerly from Franklin County, Alabama). Hoyt grew up in Franklin County, Alabama, where he graduated from Belgreen High School. He then attended and graduated from Florence State College in 1965, now known as The University of North Alabama. After graduation, Hoyt married Linda Ann Keeton of Florence, Alabama in June 1965. They were able to enjoy 56 years of marriage together. Hoyt, was employed by Aramark Food Services, beginning in Florence, Alabama. His work career then took them to Montevallo & Birmingham, Alabama. From there they moved to Gaffney, South Carolina & then on to Raleigh, North Carolina. His work was with Colleges & Universities. He retired as a District Manager for the company after 40 plus years of service. Hoyt also joined the National Guard while in Alabama & continued on for 8 years of service to our country. Hoyt was a lifelong Christian member of the Church of Christ. He always wanted to take an active role in the work of the Church wherever he attended. Then, after his retirement, he was able t spend additional time working with his local Church. Words cannot describe how much Hoyt will be missed, but we rejoice & take comfort in knowing that he is now in the hands of our just & loving God. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in the Chapel of Pinkard Funeral Home of Russellville, Alabama, from 1pm – 2pm with the funeral service following at 2pm. Interment will be at Franklin Memory Gardens. Pinkard Funeral Home of Russellville, Alabama assisted the family.