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R. Segura
December 22, 2024
Altie had a genuine kindness, an infectious smile and laughter and was a humble person. We met at Sharpstown Dodge in Houston and was invited over to his home, where I met his family and newborn baby. Altie was a beacon of positivity even through the time with the Oilers, I am saddened to learn of your fate, but will carry your spirit always, and glad to know you are now one of GOD's RB. Rest in Peace, Hermano!
Dennis Falan
March 14, 2019
He is my Favorite Detroit Lion Of All Time
Mark Whalen
April 21, 2010
Dear Taylor's:
Your dad was our hero in the old Detroit neighborhood. Coolest guy we ever knew. Had the neighbor kids over a lot when he really didn't have too (including me). I'm sure we bugged the heck out of him but he never said no. I'll never forget him and have his rookie card in my living room.
Very sorry Altie has passed.
Take good care
Cliff Wallace
March 31, 2010
Altie,
I was saddened to hear of your passing. I just heard this last weekend.
Growing up, one is fortunate to meet a peer who epitomized what life is about – Greatness is defined by Humility. I was one of the blessed ones to know you as a friend. A friend who I played against in Little League; and, a friend who was a part of your Pittsburg Senior High Class of 1965. Respect and dignity commanded your presence. (You spoke softly, but carried a “Big Stick”). It was a by-product of your humility.
As everyone knows, you were a gifted athlete. What very few knew, is that you would have been a better baseball player than football player! Between you and your brother Don, you were the original “Bash Brothers” before the “Bash Brothers” surfaced as Oakland A’s. You were Ted Williams and Barry Bonds of Pittsburg (Major) Little League. No one wanted to pitch to you. But, if they had to pitch a strike – more times than not, it was a homerun!! And, a colossal homerun at that!!!
I asked you once -- when we were seniors in high school -- why did you give up baseball? Without hesitation and a smile on your face, you replied, “I love football.” For those who knew you, that’s all you had to say … [As an aside, I think you would have surpassed Hank Aaron as the homerun king of major league baseball, if baseball was your true love].
Altie, God Bless You. Rest In Peace. Until we meet again in our next life-time … Thank You for being my friend.
Cliff Wallace
John & Roberta Cole
March 24, 2010
To The Taylor Family:
Our prayers are with you and the family. We did not know Mr. Taylor, but we do know Mama Neal and his sibling. May God continued to keep His loving arms around you and the family.
Love,
Deacon and Sis. Cole
MICHELLE STANTON
March 24, 2010
Taya and Rhona, I am so sorry to hear that your father has passed. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. I miss you dearly. May god bless your family at this difficult time. Michelle Stanton, Richmond, CA. and Anderson Family Pittsburg CA.
March 23, 2010
Dearest Taylor Family, as far back as our memory goes, precious memories remain. Our prayers and our love, are sent to comfort you in your time of sorrow. God Bless you. Floyd&Ann Gamble,Sacramento California
john pappas
March 23, 2010
Dear Taylor Famiy,
I was a teammate of Altie in high school and in college, I am very sorry for your loss. Altie was a very special person. I know all of his teammates in college will feel your sorrow.
John Pappas
March 22, 2010
Taylor Family
May are prayers comfort you during these time of sorrow.
Broderick Perkins Family, San Diego
March 22, 2010
Dear Taylor-Neal Family,
Our prayers are with you Ruth and George Neal, Herman, Don, Randy, Kerry, Dorothy and Altie Sr. as you grieve your loss. May God continue to comfort you.
Pamela Taylor , Kapanga and Yami Mchombo
March 22, 2010
Dear Taylor Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Altie. Please be assured that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
- The Simes Family - Pittsburg, California
Joy (Sims) Dobbins
March 22, 2010
Dearest Taylor family,
You are all in my heart and prayers. There is no bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. I am sending my condolences to Ruth and George, Kerry, Dorothy, Randy, Don, and Herman my extended family. I am also sending condolences to the children of Altie. God Bless you all.
mike mccune
March 22, 2010
god bless and keep the taylor family in this time of mourning. mike mccune
Modesto Velazquez Jr.
March 22, 2010
My prayers are with the family of Mr. Altie Taylor Jr.One of Pittsburg's High School, alltime greatest athlete's. As a graduate of PHS in 1974, I remember watching Altie on TV, and how proud we all were, seeing a PHS grad, making it happen on the football field at a professional level. Thank you Altie for the Good memories. Altie Taylor Jr.led the Detroit Lion's in rushing three straight seasons (1972-74)was voted the clubs offensive MVP in 1973,after rushing for 719 yards and three touchdowns. He currently ranks fourth in Lion's career rushing with 4,297 yards. And I can write alot more on this great athlete from PHS.But I will just cherish the memories, and let the Taylor family know that you have a friend in Puerto Rico, that has you in his prayer,knowing that God will see you through this and will comfort your hearts through Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior.
March 21, 2010
I want you to know as a avid Aggie fan for many years, our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult tme. Altie was an amazing athlete, but more than that was an amazing man. The Utah State community has lost a great ambassador and friend. Gods speed. Cory Yeates Logan Ut.
Karla Raubitschek
March 21, 2010
I knew Altie for only 8 months. I was his Math tutor, but ended up tutoring him in all his subjects. Altie was the hardest worker I ever knew. He was determined to understand the material,and wouldn't quit until he did. He wanted to prove to himself and to his parents and six children that he could do it. He said he was going to take his diploma, hang it on the wall, so that he and his dog, Flavor, could stare at it. He sometimes came 7 days a week(if not 5 or 6), 2-3, even 4 hours, each day studying.
In that time, Altie and I became good friends. Altie's first love in life, besides his mother, father, siblings,six children, grandchildren, and dog, was God. Everything that he said and did was about God. When he wrote notes in class or read his textbooks, he'd write scripture or "Amens" or prayers in the margins or after paragraphs. Jesus Christ and God were always on his mind. We got to talk about that...alot.
Ironically, the last project and paper/presentation he was working on was about "The Man Who Changed the World, Jesus Christ." It was for his Humanities class. Altie would have been happy to receive a "D" in any of his classes, but he would have definitely received an "A" for Humanities. He loved that class because he was allowed to express himself spiritually through his poetry, analyses, and presentations.
So, when I saw him for the last time on Friday night(March 12), I was comforted to know that the last thing on his mind was about Jesus Christ and God--we were excited that his final project(ending his last semester at Heald College),was going to be about Jesus Christ! It couldn't have been a more perfect or appropriate ending.
It was a privilege, an honor, and a blessing to know Altie Taylor,jr.. I will miss him very, very much!
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