Mathews C. Taylor, 93, beloved father and grandfather and a resident of Decatur, passed away Sunday morning, May 27, 2018, at the Tut Fann Veterans Home. He suffered a fall on Saturday.

"M.C." was known to many through his position as manager of Decatur's Maison Morgan, and as an election official.

Prior to moving to Decatur, he had a long career in the retail business in Huntsville. He was proud of his U.S. Army service in World War II.

He is survived by his children, Deborah Ashford (Kevin Klose) and John Taylor (Faith); his beloved grandchildren, Jordan Leigh Rhatigan (Caleb); Kya and Brodie Taylor, Jesseca Salky Cunneen (Chris), and Sarah, Lilli and Rebecca Salky; his great-grandchildren, Jameson and Maeve Cunneen and Brooks and Hayes Rhatigan; his brothers, Mack, Huston and Kenneth; and his sister, Ozell Lowery.

His storytelling, laughter and loving support will be sorely missed by all. His wife of 60 years, Betty Hacker Taylor, predeceased him.

Visitation will be 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 4, at Roselawn Funeral Home. Celebration of M.C.'s life will be 11:30 a.m. Monday June 4, at Roselawn Funeral Home Chapel. M.C. will be laid to rest at Athens City Cemetery.

Gifts in his memory may be made to Turner-Surles Community Resource Center in Decatur.