Daniel Robert Taylor

July 4, 1982 - February 1, 2020

Daniel Robert Taylor, age 37, of Old Beech Mountain, went home to be with the Lord, his parents and his Papa Rob on Saturday, February 1, 2020 after suffering injuries in a four wheeler accident. He was born on July 4, 1982 in Avery County to the late Terry and Reba Taylor of Sugar Mountain Road #2 in Newland. Daniel loved his family with a fierceness that few people possess. He overcame many struggles to be the best husband, father, brother and friend. He was bestowed with an oversized giving heart and a larger than life personality that he used daily to help others and make them laugh. He loved to be outdoors, fishing with his boys, riding his four wheeler or inside cooking and caring for his family. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 16 years Mandy, 8 year old son Mason, 17 year old son Dalton, sister Chasty Davis (Daniel) of Beech Creek, nephew Jacob Davis of Beech Creek, niece Terri Lee Farmer (Josh) Cullowhee, NC and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 7, 2020 at 2:00 PM in the chapel at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Newland with Pastor Joe Riley Officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 PM one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Taylor family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Daniel and his family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121