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Mr. John L. Taylor

02/28/1933 - 05/17/2016

Obituary For Mr. John L. Taylor

Brother John L. Taylor began his earthly journey on February 28, 1932, in Brownsville, Tennessee, when God seen fit to bless Mr. and Mrs. Thessalonia and Mora Bond Taylor. Brother Taylor attended Brownsville Elementary School and only finished the second grade. At the age of six he worked in the fields.

Being a Roofer by trade, he would always tell his employers that the book had gave you “book sense” but he had “Godly sense.” He became a supervisor at General Roofing Company which allowed him to travel extensively, having been awarded contracts from the government. Roofing was his life.

He loved fishing, playing cards, building things and fixing old houses. He loved working in the yard and he wanted everybody to have a good roof and the Atlanta Braves was his favorite team. But most of all, he loved his family and the reunions that they had.

Brother Taylor was joined in marriage to Ms. Anne Clark, who was as devoted to him as he was to her for 48 years. His special memory of this day was dancing with his wife at their reception hosted by The Petro’s of Vinnings. To this union two families were blended into one.

Brother Taylor was preceded in death by his mother and father; siblings: Fannie Mae, Ethel Mae Wilder, and James Lee Taylor; and 2 great grands: Chyenne Taylor and Cesley Taylor.

He leave to celebrate his life, his wife, Anne Clark-Taylor; children: Johnnie B. (L. B.) Taylor of GA, Howard (Ann) Taylor of Maryland, Mary Jo Carroll of GA, Elizabeth (Michael) Dandridge of GA, Earl Lee Taylor of California, James L. Taylor of GA, Madeline Taylor of GA, Zola Pickens of Illinois, Barbara (Sam) Owens of Illinois, Loleatha (Duane) Murray of Texas, Jo Ann Gooch of GA, Mark G. (Melinda) Taylor of GA, Daron Clark, Sr. of GA, Gary L. (Ginette) Clark of Florida, and Cary L. (Loretta) Clark of Texas; 53 Grandchildren, 71 Great grandchildren, and 10 Great Great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. .Grissom-Clark Funeral Home 404-373-3191 www.grissom-clarkfh.com


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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

We will miss you uncle John. We loved you but God love you best.

Mr and Mrs Luegeanes McGee

I know the family has saddened hearts because of losing Mr. Taylor. I want to share this beautiful scripture where our heavenly father promises us that he is going to do away with man's greatest enemy, death. Rev. 21: 3,4; "With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: "Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. "And God himself will be with them." And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. "The former things have passed away." It is my prayer this scripture will give you comfort in your grief.

Myran Julie Jarmon

Mr.Taylor will surely be missed. He was a joy to be around and a man who did not compromise. He loved people and always had a word of wisdom to share with all who came into his presence.

Leroy and Elizabeth Owens Travis

May the God of Peace be with you during your time of sorrow.

Roosevelt and Marsha Holton

I am very sorry for your loss. However, Almighty God is not the cause of death, neither does he take our loved ones away from us to be with Him. (Psalm 83:18; James 1:13) Death is our enemy and soon it will be brought to nothing. (1 Cor. 15:26) We have the hope of a resurrection at Acts 24:15. We will be able to see our lost loved ones again on a restored earth. (Psalm 37:11, 29) I hope this brings you peace.

P. Henderson

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