SALISBURY - Homer "John" Brooks Taylor, 86, of Salisbury, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at his residence. Born in New Church, he was the son of the late Alfred Taylor Sr. and Isabelle Drummond Taylor. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Salisbury. Prior to retiring, he was a seasonal worker. He is survived by his wife, Emma Taylor of Salisbury; three sons, Alvin Taylor of Parksley, Lorenzo Taylor of Virginia Beach and Marvin Taylor of Salisbury; five daughters, Beverly Hardy of Norfolk, Anna White of Princess Anne, Cassandra Monroe of Salisbury, Allison Fairell of Salisbury and Patricia Taylor of Gambrills, Md.; one brother, Rufus Taylor of Philadelphia; two sisters, Lucille Brickhouse and Susie Armstrong of Philadelphia; 30 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sons, Adolfus Taylor and Garry Taylor. A funeral service was held Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at First Baptist Church in Salisbury. Interment followed at Springhill Memory Gardens in Hebron. Arrangements are in the care of Lewis N. Watson Funeral Home in Salisbury.