Mr. William Alford Taylor age 84, of West Jefferson, NC died on Friday, July 6, 2012 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. Mr. Taylor was born on January 21, 1928 in West Jefferson, NC to Edward Jonathan and Dora Wyatt Taylor. Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his sister, Louise Burkett. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 8, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Mark Harless. Burial will follow in Stephens Community Cemetery with military rites. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm prior to the service. Mr. Taylor is survived by: 4 Brothers: Bob Taylor of Winston Salem, Walter Taylor of King, Burl Taylor & James Taylor both of Lenoir several nieces and nephews. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Taylor's arrangements.