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Obituary For Otis Lewis Taylor
Mr. Otis Lewis Taylor, 51, of Phenix City, AL passed on Wednesday May 14, 2025 in Tuskegee, AL.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. EST on Friday, May 30, 2025 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home. Burial to follow in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. Public viewing is from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m EST on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
Born September 10, 1973, in Pensacola, FL, he was the youngest child of the late Otto and Fannie Mae Taylor.
Otis attended Woodhams High School in Pensacola FL. After graduating, he joined the Army. At the time of 911, Otis was stationed at Fort Carson, CO and was immediately deployed to the front line in Iraq. He spent 12 years completing Combat tours including Iraq and Afghanistan and serving a total of 20 years in the Army. Otis served in Iraq and Afghanistan alone side his friend and uncle Issac. The two of them are a beacon of light to ALL our lives.
Otis accomplishments as a soldier are evidenced by his untold sacrifices to his country. He is truly one of our heroes.
Otis was preceded in death by his parents Otto and Fannie, son Deionte Taylor.
Otis is survived by his wife, Rochelle Taylor; his two daughters, Kiaren Goode-Clark, Otisa A Taylor; two sisters, Nina Lewis of Winchester, CA and Carolyn Erkins of Phenix City, AL, one brother, Kelvin Freeman of Seattle, WA; three grandchildren, Ezra Jude Clark, Scarlett Grace Clark, and Sonny Clark; as well as numerous aunts, uncles nieces, and nephews.
He loved life, and his smile will live on forever.
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My Dear family we are truly hurt over the passing of Otis may his spirit find eternal Rest and Peace for his Soul
Prayers to the family and those who loved him.
There are so many words I could say, but none of them truly capture how hurt and sad I am. I often think of all the good moments we shared and the conversations that helped shape the person I am today. I will miss you forever, but I know I will see you again and reunite with you one day. ~ Otisa Taylor
As someone who typically always has the things to say, with this I'm having a hard time piecing together the words to show my not only my gratitude to have you as a father, but the words to express the sadness I feel with your passing. God has a way of giving battles when you least expect them, I just welcomed your third grandchild, a baby boy, 2 weeks ago, I'm sure you would've loved not only him but your granddaughter Scarlett, and your grandson Ezra Jude. My heart breaks to think that they never got to meet you. That they didn't get to see your face and maybe where Ezra got his eyes, or where their mama got her freckles. But I have peace in knowing that you would've, I have peace in knowing that your heart was good and your intentions were pure, you always made sure I had what I needed growing up, and never wavered in your responsibilities as a father, when you didn't have to, and I think that speaks on the kind of person you were.
I think in a way my heart will always yearn for you, see you in my son's eyes, or when I look in the mirror at myself and see your freckles, in the little things.
For now, Kiaren Goode- Clark
I'm so brokenhearted 💔 to hear of your passing .My heart goes out to your family and friends..Your daughter Kiaren is so sorry to hear you are gone and I was always hopeful that you would meet your 3 grandchildren. But I will make sure to tell them about you.We were just kids when we met .Wish I would have gotten to talk to you again .I know you are in heaven with your parents and you are not in any pain .I pray for peace for your family And for your daughters...We love you
I'm sorry to hear of your passing. My heart goes out to our daughter who I'm sure is hurting, your siblings who lost their little brother, family and friends who's lost a loved one. You'll never be forgotten (rest peacefully) ❤️😢
Ottis you were a great friend and neighbor. I hated when your precious parents passed away and now we mourn the loss of you. We will always think of you and your parents when we look at your house across the street from our home.You will be dearly missed. I will miss talking to you about life and our son in the Air Force. Always: Ina & John Rahn Pensacola, Fl
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