Garnett Clemon Taylor, Sr. Obituary in Jackson at Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Garnett Clemon Taylor, Sr.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 12:00 noon, Garden Memorial Park, 8001 Highway 49, Jackson, MS 39209.

Garnett C. Taylor Sr.

March 14, 1920 – June 27, 2020

Garnett had every gift, including length of years, 100 years and 102 days on this earth.

His story starts on March 14, 1920. He was the fourth of six children born to Tee McLeonard and Addie Ola Taylor in Yazoo City, Mississippi and was the longest living of his siblings. Born into a deeply religious family, Garnett learned about the Lord at a very early age and accepted Christ in his life at age nine. He was kind, compassionate, giving, and loving. He firmly believed in God, the practice of his faith, solid family ties, and advancing one’s education. He was a loving son and brother, a faithful and supportive husband, and a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

In 1940, Garnett graduated high school from Yazoo City High School No. 2. He served in the U.S. Armed Forces, and after his enlistment, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Alcorn A&M College in Lorman, Mississippi. He was a member of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.

In December of 1946, Garnett married Louvenia “Sally”, who preceded him in death. To that marriage three dearly loved children were born.

In 1959, the family moved to Los Angeles, California where he worked as a civil engineer at Lockheed Martin and McDonnell Douglas in Anaheim and Long Beach, California. In 1964, the family relocated to Kansas City, Missouri. During his life in Missouri, Garnett briefly worked as a high school teacher before joining the Bendix Corporation as a HVAC Engineer, where he remained an upstanding employee until he retired in 1987. He also became a Prince Hall Free Mason of Kansas City, Missouri.

Throughout his life, not only did he develop and nurture new and old friendships, he shared his faith with a multitude of people. After retiring, he and Louvenia took residence in Canton, Mississippi, where he rejoined Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church and then South Liberty Baptist Church, serving as a member of the deacon board for several years.

On June 27, 2020, Garnett went home to be with the Lord. He leaves to cherish his memories and to mourn; three children; Alma Taylor-Jennings of Grandview, MO, Garnett C. Taylor Jr. (deceased), Tanya L. Hill (Seymour (Jay) of Arlington, Texas; four grandchildren; Charise Taylor of Orlando, Florida, Marisha Taylor of San Pedro, CA, Taylor Stovall (Amber) of Arlington, TX, Landon Stovall of Los Angeles, CA; six great-grandchildren; Niyel, Shepard, and Hope Taylor, Angelina and Mathew Taylor, and Jace Garnett Stovall, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

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alma, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
ERNESTINE LYONS

I've been blessed to have Mr. Taylor as my godfather. He's shared so much love, wisdom, and kindness with me and my family. I consider it a privilege to be counted as a member of such a beautiful family. I will cherish his memory forever. May he rest in paradise!

Praying for all. Charles V. Taylor HJREJ

My thoughts and prayers are with Tanya, the grandchildren and the entire Taylor family. I will miss Mr. Garnett visiting at Carla's home. He was such a nice christian person. Frances Williams, Renata Williams, ( Nix-Copeland side of the family )

I will always remember cousin Charlie l remember as a little boy driving from Vicksburg to Yazoo City with my mother Mary Emma Hatchett Russell to visit He will be lovely remembered and never fogotten. Jimmy Russell jnbp83

Deepest Condolences to Tanya & Seymour Hill and Family from Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Children's Ministry Team and the entire OCBF Church Pastor Dr. Evans, we're praying God's Comfort for you during this Season of Life.

Words cannot describe the depth of our loss and we pray for God's comfort upon the family. Mr. Taylor, you are absent from the body, but present with the Lord (II Corinthians 5:8), and oh how you ran your race in the spirit of excellence! How precious are our many memories of being with you and the family, enjoying your vivacious personality, wit, kindness, love and compassion. We stand in awe of your life-long accomplishments and how you continuously advocated for education, and rendered time helping others attain educational/professional goals. Thank you for serving God in excellence and humility and modeling godly headship over your family. Your guidance and wise counsel will never be forgotten. While you have entered into rest from this life, your legacy stands. In eternity we trust God to show you the vast ways you ministered love and grace to us and others. In our hearts forever.
Carla and Family

Uncle Garnett, a kind & gentle man. He always gave all he had to us. We will Miss You, but You will always be in Our Heart. "The Barnes Family"

I would like to offer my deepest and sincere condolences to Tanya, Alma and the entire Taylor family. Mr. Garnett was a wonderful and treasured man of great character. I will forever cherish my time spent with him. -Keith Wallace

I'm sending heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family of OUR beloved Mr. Garnett Taylor. May God bless you with peace, strength, comfort and understanding of His Will. Cherish your fond memories forever and remember that LOVE never dies!

I met Garnett when I was 4 years old - my family moved to Mississippi from New Orleans and my parents, Gloria and Harold became long-time friends with Sally and Garnett !!! I loved Garnett's loving spirit and his Southern charm. I am grateful that he was in my life and appreciated being treated like a member of his family. May he Rest In Peace. Amen