Mr. Charles Mortemore Taylor
10/01/1945 - 02/28/2026
Charles Mortemore “Charlie Mort” Taylor, age 80 of South Hill, passed away February 28, 2026 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence “Shine” and Mary Honey Taylor, his son, Chuck Taylor, and his step-brother, Louie Bryan. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Joyce Pegram Taylor; daughter, Angela (Bill) Moore of Forest; son, Robbie Taylor of Bracey; brother, C.N. Taylor (Shelby) of Harrisburg, NC; 4 grandchildren, Nicholas Moore (Taylor), Taylor Moore, Haleigh Taylor, and Jayce Taylor; nieces; nephews; and many additional family members & friends. Charlie was a graduate from Park View High School. He attended Chowan Junior College, where he was inducted into their Football Hall of Fame. He also attended East Tennessee State University before receiving his master’s degree from Indiana State University. He loved sports, football in particular, and went on to coach for a time at Park View Middle School and Bunn High School- also serving there as the Athletic Trainer; and additionally coached Midget-Mite football league in South Hill. During his time as an athletic trainer, he even had the opportunity of wrapping the great Larry Bird for a game while in Indiana. His journey in life was vast, and beyond his coach career, for a short time he was also a Real Estate Agent and Car Salesman for Hendricks Motors, before becoming an Insurance Agent, when along-side the love of his life Joyce, he then co-founded a 40 year journey at the Taylor’s Insurance Agency in South Hill. Additionally, he enjoyed wood-working-carpentry, handcrafting much of his own home interior design, and also had the opportunity of custom-designing and finishing out an interior of a Hendricks Motor Sports Hauler. He was a long-time member, Deacon and Sunday School Teacher at First Baptist Church and is a current member of New Hope Baptist Church. Charlie enjoyed helping and giving back to his community through memberships in various clubs. He particularly enjoyed raising money for children through his affiliation with the Shriner’s organization. The family will receive family and friends from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at New Hope Baptist Church, LaCrosse, where Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in South Hill. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Southside Rescue Squad- South Hill, Shriner’s Children Hospital or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Taylor family. Online condolences may be made at www.crowderhitecrews.com.
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My deepest sympathy
Charlie you were a good friend all through school
We also talked and laughed alot of nights at the Horseshoe
You and Doug can continue those conversations in Heaven
Love to Joyce and family
Condolences to the Taylor family
Charlie was more than just an insurance agent to me and his many policyholders. I was blessed to work with him for many years as an employee of an insurance company he represented. He was a fighter for everyone. He loved his Savior Jesus Christ and i know where he is now. My heart goes out to his wife Joyce and children and prayers for strength and comfort. Till we meet again my friend
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So sorry to hear about the passing of Charlie, condolences to the family and friends 🙏
Friend
Joyce, so sorry about Charlie Mort. I know he was the love of your life as you were his. I’m remembering you and your children in prayer. Love, Judy
Joyce and family we are so sorry for your loss. Charlie was a great man . He will be truly missed in our town. Prayers for all of you and know he is watching over you .Love to all .
My condolences to Charlie’s family. I’ve had auto and home coverage with Taylors for about 30 years. Everytime I came into the office, if Charlie was there, I always enjoyed talking with him. I was surprised to learn that he knew my dad. Charlie would always ask me how my dad was doing. South Hill’s loss is heaven’s gain.
Love some Charlie Mort , what laughs and life we have have done. No Doubt in Jesus arms Today …
Family of Charlie Taylor
Thoughts and Prayers are with all of Charlie’s family and friends and with everyone at Taylor’s Insurance Agency. He will be missed by many. Rest In Peace, Charles.🙏🏻❤️🫂
Mort, I had planned to visit you while we were in South Hill on Saturday,
but you had already left for your Forever Home. I want You to know that I have got some Great Memories that I would not have had You not taken me under Your Arm ( and oh what an arm You have for all that the privilege to know you). You carried and still carry us all. I could see Your hand and that arm swinging the hammer of faith, building rooms in God’s mansion for all that You have shown a way by a Your Faith in God , Your Love of Family, and the Helping Hand. I am truly Blessed to have God and You in my life.
I Love You Charlie Mort.
Remembering Charliemort
Our thoughts and prayers to your wife , children, family and friends. May GOD give you all His peace which passes our understanding.
Joyce and family, I’m so sorry to hear about Charlie Mort. He was such a sweet and considerate man. May he rest in peace. He will be greatly missed.
So sorry for your loss. You have many memories to cherish. He will be missed. The Lord will give you strength. Our prayers are with you.
Will be missed greatly, was a good friend.
Joyce, please know that you & your family are in my heart & in my prayers. When ever I came home to S Hill I always stopped by the office to see Charlie. We spent time talking about school memories, his love of football at Cowan with his close friends, & we always discussed God’s love for His children. I have not been back home in several years, but these memories I will always treasure.
Sorry to hear about charlie..he was a friend to many and will surely be missed by family and those who knew him..fly high my friend..
Family
Mort thru the years we have shared a life time of memories. Some for fun some were joyful and some sad but none with out the love and compassion for each other. We have done so many things togather. We could write a book. Just wanted to say you were my friend and loved. See you again another day 🙏🏻
A Life Well Lived
Joyce, I’m so sorry. Charlie Mort was so full of life. Our strongest connection was through sports at PVHS but would see him occasionally when passing through South Hill. It was like we were still in high school. Laughing and joking about crazy things we did then. This is how I will remember a dear friend.
My condolences and heart go out to Charlie Mort’s family and friends. Oh, what a guy and I feel blessed to have known him my entire life. He was so good to me and others. I played on his 6-0 championship midget football team, he taught me physical education at Jr. High and gave me a job racking balls at pool hall. He was a man’s man. I know everyone who was often in contact with him will miss Charlie Mort Taylor, immensely. RIP my friend.