William Gerry Taylor

In the small community of Alpine, Alabama, a beloved figure known to many as 'Paw Paw' met a tragic and violent end. William Gerry Taylor, a 73-year-old male, had been a fixture in the community for 47 years as the owner and operator of the Four Way Grocery on Plant Road. On Tuesday, June 29, 2021, a customer entered the familiar store to find a scene of quiet horror. Mr. Taylor was discovered behind the counter, unconscious and unresponsive. A call to 911 brought immediate medical intervention, ...

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