A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE UPON THE PASSING OF ZACK TAYLOR OF THE LOWER RICHLAND COMMUNITY, TO CELEBRATE HIS LIFE, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate were deeply saddened by the passing of Zack Taylor of the Lower Richland community on March 15, 2024, at the age of 82; and

 

Whereas, born one of six siblings on March 13, 1942, Zack was the son of Robert and Lillian Reese Taylor of Gadsden. The only boy on the Taylor side, he was a soft-spoken leader who never complained. Zack was a man of few words, but when he did speak, it meant something; and

 

Whereas, he was educated in the public school system and in 1960 graduated from Hopkins High School. Zack then went on to receive a diploma in electricity from Denmark Technical College; and

 

Whereas, after graduating, he taught high school before becoming a federal employee at Fort Jackson, where he retired after thirty-five years of service. In addition, he became a small business owner when he started Taylor Electric Contracting in 1966, and he was a devoted and hard-working farmer with a generous and giving heart; and

 

Whereas, in God's good time, he wed his dear wife, Levola, the Lord blessing the couple with a fine family of three children, eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren; and

 

Whereas, because Zack Taylor believed strongly in active participation in his community, he was a staple in the Lower Richland community through his service to various local initiatives and organizations. This man of faith found his spiritual home at Red Hill Baptist Church, where he was a faithful member. He served there as treasurer for more than fifty years and was chairman of the Red Hill Baptist Church Trustee Ministry and a member of the church's Brotherhood Ministry; and

 

Whereas, Zack Taylor leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Levola Simons Taylor; their three children, eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren; and a host of other family members and friends. He will be missed. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of Zack Taylor of the Lower Richland community, celebrate his life, and extend the deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family.

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