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Roosevelt Taylor Obituary
ELIZABETH CITY - Mr. Roosevelt "Rosey" Taylor (77) of Asbury Park passed away on October 19, 2019. He was born in Elizabeth City, NC. Roosevelt was a proud graduate of P.W. Moore Jr./Sr. High School in Elizabeth City, NC and studied at North Carolina A & T Univ. Rosey was honorably discharged from US Army with service in both Vietnam and Korean theaters. He also served as a Peace Corp. Volunteer teaching physical education on the island of Jamaica. Roosevelt retired in 2012 from a long career in operations and logistics with Federal Express. He was a dedicated lifelong coach and mentor for teenagers and young adults; he served as an assistant coach for Ocean-Asbury Pop Warner football and Head Coach and Director of Asbury Park Pop Warner Football in the 1980's; he coached boys basketball for Holy Innocents Grammar School; served as an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Trenton State College; served as boys Freshman and Junior Varsity Basketball coach at St. Rose High School (Belmar). He founded the Seaview Jeep AAU boys' basketball program and has 15 years of experience coaching for Eastern Invitational Basketball Camp and the Hoop Group. Rosey is survived by his wife of 52 years Audrey; two sons Claude (Laura) and Brian (Kerri), Roger (stepson), three grandchildren TC, Isaiah, and Bridget, sister Carolyn Osbourn (Bill) and Aunts Bessie Hughes and Stella Burrus.
Condolences may be offered online at www.elyfuneralhome.com.
As published in The Daily Advance
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October 28, 2019
Truly lost a legend! Prayers and condolences to entire Taylor family. Coach Taylor was an amazing role model for players at St Rose, we loved him!!!!
Laria Hamilton & Family
October 28, 2019
My condolences to the Taylor family...
Sister Luke
October 25, 2019
So sorry to hear of Roosevelt'passing. I remember him from Holy Spirit School when I taught Claude. He was such a wonderful man. I send prayers and love as you grieve. I never forgot your family.
Sister Luke
Tanna Liggins
October 24, 2019
I was so sorry to hear of Uncle Roosevelt's passing. May the Lord our Father, continue to keep you. May prayers continue to go up for you all.
Theresa Hughes Figgs
October 21, 2019
It breaks my heart to learn the passing of my dear cousin Roosevelt. He was always fun to be around full of joy, loved sports and his family. I will miss him so much yet, I know God knows best. Audrey, Claude and Brian may the Lord comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time.
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