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Obituary For Mr. Charles Edward Taylor

Mr. Charles Edward Taylor passed. Mr. Charles Edward Taylor was born on May 28, 1948. He was the second son of the late Frank Taylor and Lillian Brooks Taylor. Charles was a “baby boomer” who grew up in Atlanta and often bragged about being a “Grady Baby”. He was educated in the Atlanta Public School System, graduating from Archer High School in 1966, where he was a member of the sports program, the radio club and other activities. Charles joined the United States Air Force and served as a medical technician during the Vietnam conflict.

After his enlistment, Charles returned home to Atlanta, and continued his education at the Atlanta Technical School and DeKalb Community College with studies in computer programming and accounting.

In 1974 he met, dated and married in 1975 his life partner Stella Hood, a MBC graduate, at Central U.M.C. under Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, where he and Stella joined in 1974.

Charles served in many capacities at Central, including Director of Adult Bible and Sunday School Studies, the parking ministry, and as a volunteer for the Senior Adult Transportation Service. He most recently served as a member of the Senior Usher Board, where he served until his illness prevented his participation.

Charles was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years Stella Hood Taylor, his favorite daughter B’Nieka LeJune Taylor, grandson, Matthew Stafford and brother, Ronald Taylor, Sr.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories the new love of his life, Ms. Janice Adams, son, Eric D. Taylor; daughter, Shonada (Marcellus) Stafford; 2 sisters, Deborah Taylor, Cecilia Rocker; five brothers, Melvin Brooks, Keith (Diane) Taylor, Greg (Terri) Taylor, Tyrone Taylor and Dwight Taylor. Grandchildren, Xavier (Bianca) Jones, Marcellus Stafford, Jr.; Madison Stafford; Morgan Stafford and Meagan Stafford. nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be held Thursday, July 7, 2016 11:00am at Central United Methodist Church. 501 Mitchell St. SW Atlanta. Interment Kennedy Memorial Gardens. Visitation Wednesday, July 6, 2016 from 12:00noon to 9:00pm. Grissom-Clark Funeral Home 404-373-3191 www.grissom-clarkfh.com

Guest Book

To the Taylor and Brooks family and friends. We extend our sincere condolences with prayers of peace and comfort to each of you. May the fond memories of Charles bring consolation and profound solace in your hearts. With Deepest Sympathy Addie Brooks and Family

- Addie Brooks

Taylor and Stafford Family Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

- Stone Jacobs Family

I'm so sorry for your family's loss. The following link will take you to a tract entitled " Can the dead really live again?" It has brought comfort to many & I hope it will do the same for you. https://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/dead-live-again-tract/dead-live-again/

- Tara Webber

Eric and family, I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you in this time of sorrow.

- Bettye L Cooper

To the Taylor and Brooks family and friends. We extend our sincere condolences with prayers of peace and comfort to each of you. May the fond memories of Charles, bring consolation and profound solace in your hearts. With Deepest Sympathy Addie Brooks and Family

- Addie Brooks

Condolences to the Taylor family in your times of grief. Death is an enemy that is to be eliminated very soon ( Revelation 21:3,4). For further encouragement, please visit www.jw.org. Sincerely, Amy Edwards

- Amy Edwards

My deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear loved one. May you be comforted by the words expressed at Isaiah 26:19 ; Your dead will live. And the earth will let those powerless in death come to life. Psalm 34:18 also provides comforting words. It says: Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit.

- R. Sweatman

You will be truly missed

- Emille Williams

I am sorry for your loss. May you receive the comfort you need during this most difficult time. Remember 1 Peter 5:7 says God cares for you.

- Ramona