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Clinton Taylor Obituary


MR. CLINTON "BUMPER" TAYLOR, 47 of Sissonville died on October 8, 2023. Bumper worked for Philips Respironics for 9 years and was named the top salesman in all North America. He and his partners started Appalachian Medical in 2017. He was appointed by Governor Justice to the WV Board of Respiratory. He was a 1994 graduate of Sissonville High School and was the Vice President of the Sissonville Athletic Boosters. He graduated as a Respiratory Therapist from the University of Charleston.
He loved to laugh and keep his friends happy. If he loved you, you knew it and he loved you with his whole heart. He, Chrissy, Travis, and Tenley had the best group of friends anyone could ever have in this life.
He is survived by his loving and adoring wife, Christina "Chrissy" Taylor, his two children Travis and Tenley, his best friend was his brother Andy (wife Jessica), parents Clayton and Melody "Tootie" Taylor, and in-laws Sheila and Jeff Randolph and Chuck Redman. He had a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins and special friends that loved him dearly.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday October 11, 2023, at Sissonville High School with the funeral service immediately afterward. His uncle, Reverend David Taylor, will be officiating.
The family requests that everyone wear red and black for Sissonville colors or blue and gold for WVU colors.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.
Gatens-Harding Funeral Home 147 Main St. Poca is serving the Taylor family.

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Published by Charleston Gazette-Mail on Oct. 10, 2023.

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Debbie and Louie Combs

October 14, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Debbie Mullins Napier

October 11, 2023

There are no words. My heart breaks for all of the Taylor clan, but, of course for his immediate family most of all.

Angie (Allman) Gibson

October 11, 2023

I´ve known Bumper since 9th grade, and I´m so saddened and shocked by his passing. My deepest condolences go to his entire family, especially his wife and children. Bumper was a great person always! I am so sorry for your loss. You will be missed my friend.

Dave & Debi Bowyer

October 11, 2023

We were so shocked to hear about Bumpers passing. He always had a smile on his face and welcomed our friendship. Our hearts go out for his whole family at this time. If there is anything we can do to help we'll do it. Just let us know.

Dave and Wilma!!

October 11, 2023

Bumper was more than a friend to myself and Dave he was family!! We loved him as a nephew!! You will never meet another one like him well maybe his brother Andy!! Great boys and we love them with all of our hearts!! My heart hurts for all of his family!! Love you all very much

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Sissonville High School

6100 Sissonville Drive, Charleston, WV 25312

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