Burley "Shorty" Taylor, age 43, of 472 Furnace Creek Road, Mountain City, TN passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. He was the son of the late Ted and Ellen Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Brandy Nicole Taylor. Survivors include: one daughter: Montana May; one sister: Penny Taylor; one brother: Lonny Taylor; several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews and many friends. The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday, July 14, 2014 from the Eastside Memory Chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow. At other times, friends may call at the home of his sister, Penny Taylor, at 478 Furnace Creek Road, Mountain City, TN 37683. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.huxlipfordfh.com Professional services for the Taylor Family are in the care of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home, Mountain City, TN.