We are sad to announce that on July 14, 2022, at the age of 42, Derek Dean Taylor of Yadkinville, North Carolina passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Derek Dean Taylor to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his father Dennis Taylor; and his grandparents, Audrie Brown and Margaret Taylor. He is survived by : his mother Nancy Brown Taylor; his wife Candy Brown Taylor; his daughter Kayden Taylor; his stepchildren, Ashlyn Johnson and Zachary Hall; his grandchildren, Aiden and Autumn Miller; his aunts, Gina and Judith Shore; his uncle Larry Brown; and his close friend Dallas. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and special family members.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Attn: Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Relations P.O. Box 571021 Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1021.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gentry Family Funeral Service