BOYKINS — William C. “Billy Buck” Taylor Jr., 54, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sept. 12, 2017, in his home.

Billy Buck was a native of Southampton County, and was the son of the late William C. Taylor Sr. and Cathryn Lamb Taylor, and was also predeceased by a sister, Mary Dungee.

Billy Buck was a farmer for Francis and Francis Farms, a member of Hebron Baptist Church and The Little Texas Hunt Club.

Left to cherish his memory are his sister, Teresa Powell of Boykins; his brother, Burt Taylor (Karen) of Midlothian; nieces and nephews, Chris Powell (Penny), Kathryn Powell, Kimberly P. Vick (Wesley) and Paul Dungee; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

The graveside service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, in Capron Cemetery with the Rev. James H. Hyatt Jr. officiating.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. in Wright Funeral Home, 32247 S. Main St. Boykins, and suggests that in lieu of flowers memorial donations be made to the Drewryville Fire Department, P.O. Box 125 Drewryville, VA 23844.

www.wrightfuneralhome.org.