Dale Eugene Taitt | Eastern North Carolina Now

    Mr. Dale Eugene Taitt, 80, of Washington, NC defeated dementia in his final battle Monday March 16, 2015 and went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ.

    A celebration of Life and God's Grace will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday March 19, 2015 at Second Baptist Church of Washington officiated by Pastor Jack Franks and Rev. Steve Taitt. Private burial will be later at Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Kirk Blackman, James Klapp, Gene Doggett, Billy Braddy, Steve Foreman and Ken Maness will serve as pallbearers.

    The family will receive friends 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday March 18, 2015 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington and other times at the home.

    Dale was born October 17, 1934 to Charles and Helen Williams Taitt of Parkersburg, West Virginia. A graduate of Parkersburg High School, he married his high school sweetheart Shirley Lee McCloy on June 27, 1953. She became his lifelong sweetheart.

    Dale was a journeyman master mold maker in the glass container industry for more than thirty one years. Outside his family, his passions were hunting, fishing and serving his Lord. The Dale and Shirley duet shared the gospel in song. Dale was active at Second Baptist Church of Washington in the choir, as deacon and a Sunday School teacher. His greatest joy was sharing the gospel with others.

    He is survived by his wife: Shirley Taitt of the home; six children: Michael E. Taitt and wife Barbara of Stafford, VA, Mark A. Taitt and wife Kim of Carrollton, VA, Steven E. Taitt and wife Corina of Burlington, Teala R. Taitt of Greenville, Helen J. Taitt of Washington and Bobbie Taitt of Columbia, SC. Dale had eighteen grandchildren and twenty-two great grandchildren.

    Flowers are welcome or the family kindly asks for any memorial contributions to be made to Second Baptist Church, P.O. Box 114, Washington, NC 27889.

    Dale's video tribute may be viewed and condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com.

    Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve Dale's family.