Thomas "Taylor" Fain

Thomas “Taylor” Fain, 87, of Clemmons, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 14, 2022. Taylor was born on March 28, 1935 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Thomas Taylor Fain, Jr. and Mildred Holmes Fain.

Taylor’s family moved often when he was younger, and at the age of 13, he began attending Mt. Berry School for Boys. Taylor graduated from Mt. Berry as valedictorian in 1952. He received a scholarship to MIT, where he earned his Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering in 1956.

After college, Taylor began work in New Orleans with Shell Chemical Co. He also served in the U.S. Army as First Lieutenant, Corps of Engineers. While in New Orleans, Taylor went on a blind date that changed his life. That evening he met Joy Jones, the woman with whom he spent the rest of his life. Taylor’s employment took him and Joy to several different states, eventually leading his family to Clemmons, NC. Taylor began a career with RJ Reynolds, where he continued for 20 years until his retirement in 1997.

After retirement, Taylor enjoyed traveling, spending time with his grandchildren, and carpentry. Taylor was a master woodworker, and his favorite hobby was crafting furniture for his family and friends, making each piece with love.

For 45 years Taylor was a dedicated member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he also served as a deacon and Bible Fellowship teacher.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 63 years, Joy Jones Fain; children, Grady (Darlene) Fain, Chuck (Donna) Fain, and Julie (John) Keeter; grandchildren, David Keeter, Audrey (Thomas) Gilham, Katie (Thomas) Coggburn, Wendy Fain, Mary Fain, Erik Fain, Olivia Fain, and Kristina Fain; great grandchildren, Evelyn Gilham and Levi Gilham; sister, Sonya Fain Riddle; nephew, Blake Riddle, and many loving friends.

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, December 27, at 2pm at Calvary Baptist Church, 134 S. Peace Haven Rd., Winston-Salem, NC. The family will receive friends beginning at 1pm prior to the service.

Memorial contributions can be made to Samaritan’s Purse or Calvary Baptist Church missions.