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Richard Emmet Taylor III, 54, of Lumberton, NC passed away on May 15, 2021 after a blood clot in the brain that caused a major stroke and severely damaged the brain stem. Richard was born on June 30, 1966 to Shirley Taylor and Richard E. Taylor Jr

After earning his GED in 1985, Richard joined the US Coast Guard and began his basic training in Cape May, NJ. His first commission was in Sturgeon Bay, …
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What were Richard's favorite sports teams?
Tennessee Titans, Duke
Tennessee Titans, Duke
Tennessee Titans, Duke
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Ice Cream
Ice Cream
Ice Cream

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Born

June 30th, 1966
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Got married

March 28th, 2015
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Passed away

May 15th, 2021
Lumberton, NC, USA

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Cause of death

Stroke

Method of disposition

Cremation

City of Oaks Cremation
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City of Oaks Cremation

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Richard donated organs

Bone, Skin, Kidneys and Heart Valve
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