Robert Kent Taylor

Beulaville - Robert Kent "Slim" Taylor, 61, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at his home.  Mr. Taylor was born June 24, 1964 in Wayne County, NC to the Robert Taylor and Myra Phipps Taylor.  Kent, also affectionally known as "Slim", was a die hard Tarheels fan.   

A funeral service will be held 6:00 pm, Monday, February 16,  2026 in Community Funeral Home Chapel with visitation to follow the service. 

Mr. Taylor is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Charity C. Taylor of the home; sons, Nicholas Locklear and wife, Celeste, Matthew Hall, Jaron Hall and Harrison Bennett all of Beulaville. daughters, Carrie Taylor of Beulaville, Rachel Pender and husband, Kalvin of Kenansville, Hailey Locklear of Beulaville, Bella Hall of Beulaville; grandchildren, Sara Baines, Maddie Baines, Gabreial Hernandez, Andrew Pender, Sienna Pender, Kai Pender, Jasper Caron-Locklear, Liam Caron- Wilson. Mr. Taylor is also survived by parents, Robert Taylor and Myra Phipps Taylor; brothers, Phillip Taylor of Clinton and Eddie Taylor and wife, Karon of Warsaw; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by daughters, Brandi Taylor and Samantha Taylor and brothers, Rodney Taylor and "John Boy" Taylor.

The family is welcoming donations towards funeral expenses. Donations can be made in person at Community Funeral Home of Warsaw or by mail Community Funeral Home of Warsaw, P. O. Box 336, Warsaw NC 28398.

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