Royce Taylor, age 63, of Alma passed away suddenly Wednesday, June 6th at his residence. He was a native of Bacon County and son of the late Reppard Taylor and Amanda (Mandy) Elizabeth Bunton Taylor. Royce was preceded in death by a brother, Marlow Taylor, a sister, Luvania King and two brothers-in- law, Chester Grossman and Earl Keen. He was a member of Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church and a farmer.

Survivors include one brother, Frank Taylor (Linda) of Alma, two sisters, Latrell Grossman of Alma and Lavestle Keen of Dixie Union, a brother-in-law, Rufus King of Dixie Union, sister-in-law, Carolyn Sweat Taylor of Alma and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 9th at 11:00 AM at Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Ronnie Howell and Rev. Tony Crosby officiating. The body will be carried to the church at 10:00 AM to lie in state. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home Friday evening from 6 to 9 PM.

Active pallbearers will be; Dale Taylor, Greg Taylor, Greg Taylor, II, Charlie Taylor, Shawn Capps, Bubba Davis, Alan Keen and Dan King. All others in attendance will be considered honorary escorts.

Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.