Robert "Ret" Earl Taylor Iii Obituary (1971 - 2020)

Robert Earl Taylor III ("Ret") died on December 29, 2020 in his home city of Seattle, Washington. He was born on August 11, 1971, in Charlotte, North Carolina, the son of Robert Earl Taylor, Jr. and Sue Brafford Taylor. An Eagle Scout and later varsity soccer player at Myers Park High School, he went on to graduate from North Carolina State University in 1994 where he was a founding member of their Equestrian Club and a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. In 1998 Ret married his love Nicole Starnes and in 2001 they put down roots in Seattle, WA where they have resided with their now 9 year old son William. A southern gentleman with a Seattle address and a wanderlust heart, Ret's love of travel brought him to countless countries where he never missed an opportunity to expand his horizons, learn new cultures and meet new people. Above all, Ret loved spending time with Nicole and William. Together they explored the Pacific Northwest to its fullest; hiking, biking, skiing, kayaking, and camping. Ret's gentle heart, warm smile and kind eyes will be fondly remembered by his family and friends near and far. Ret is survived by his parents of Charlotte, NC, his wife of 22 years, Nicole Starnes Taylor; son William Starnes Taylor, and brother L. Van Taylor (wife Christi) of Tega Cay, SC. Memorials may be made to Crisis Connections ATTN: Development 2901 3rd Avenue, Suite 100 Seattle, WA 98121 or BSA Troop 33, Sardis Presbyterian Church, 6100 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC 28270 Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 1pm - 3pm at UW Center for Urban Horticulture 3501 NE 41st St. Seattle WA 98105 We invite you to join us in celebrating Ret's life. We are thankful to have the opportunity to honor his life and share our favorite stories about Ret. Covid Safety: We are asking everyone over age 2 to wear a mask to this event. We will meet in a large room that allows us to open a wall of doors for natural ventilation. After the initial service is over, we will gather in the outdoor courtyard. Children are welcome and will have room to play in the courtyard and field adjacent to the building.