Mr. Johnnie William Taylor affectionately known as Billy, surrounded by his family, passed this world and into the next on February 14, 2021.  Johnnie was born on January 3, 1944 in Atmore, AL and spent his life working and building his business and family there.

He is preceded in death by his father, James E. Taylor; his mother, Rosa Harrison Taylor; his brother, Homer Taylor and his sisters, Dorothy Taylor Godwin and Callie Taylor Irwin.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Norma McCall Taylor of Atmore, AL; their two children, Lynn Taylor Winters (John) of Monroeville, AL and Suzanne Taylor of Auburn, AL; their two granddaughters, Mary Taylor Winters and Lucinda Ruth Johnson who were the lights of his life; his sister, Doris (Sue) Gohagin of Atmore, AL along with a multitude of nieces, nephews, beloved family members and friends.

Graveside service will be held Friday, February 19, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL with a close family friend, Joseph (JJ) Jones speaking.

Active pallbearers will be Dauphin Gohagin, Timothy Godwin, Jimmy Crook, Shawn Linam, Earl Dailey and Hooper Matthews.

Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Staff, James Reed, Jerry Cochran, Roy Rowley and Steve Carpenter.

Visitation will be Friday, February 19, 2021 from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.

For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing requirements, though wearing a facial mask is strongly encouraged.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.