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David Lee "Bear" Taylor

Springfield, Massachusetts

1937 - 2023

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David "Bear" Lee Taylor1937 - 2023SpringfieldDavid (Bear) Lee Taylor, 86, of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on Friday,Apr 28, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born in Opelika, Alabama on March 10, 1937 to Reverend Jesse and Gertha Lee (Collins) Taylor. David was...

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Keep em straight up there BT!!! Never Forgotten! JOB well done!!! "Lo"

May God comfort and strengthen the Family. I just found out today that Mr Taylor had gone to glory. I knew him as a child through my parents and as our neighbor and I also worked Pratt. Mr Taylor was a funny man, when you came in contact with him, you couldn't help but Laugh and he kept you laughing until you went on your way Family those memories of are many ! R.I.P Mr Taylor

My condolences to the Taylor family. Bear was a standout football player at J. W. Darden High School in Opelika and a friend to all. Rest peacefully until you enter the Kingdom!

may god bless your soul and your family and give you much peace.

REST IN PEACE Brother "BEAR" Taylor !!!! Your Alabama Brothers, from Eufaula, Opelika , and Tuskegee!!! Keeping the memories Alive!!!

May he rest in Peace. Loving memories of a dear friend, classmate at Opelika HIgh School and a traveling partner for several year. He will be missed. Harrison & Shirley Dixon

I have so many fond memories of Bear. Many of those started at J.W. Darden high school. When we graduated Darden. We met some years later in Springfield, Mass. I was stationed at Westover Air Force Base. I would visit Bear on weekends. He was working at Chapman Valve. It was time for a job change. I had spent (4) years in the Air Force. We decided to look for jobs. We went to Pratt and Whitney and was hired to start work. I stayed at Pratt&Whitney for (12) years. Bear retired from the Pratt...

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Well, big brother,I am heartbroken,to see you go,but i know i will see you again soon.you had suffered enough and i'm glad to know that all of your pain is gone.no one left to carry the torch,but me and norell.you have done your part,and earned your peace,so rest in,peace big brother, and to quote the words of MLK JR FREE AT LAST FREE AT LAST THANK GOD ALMIGHTY,YOU'RE FREE AT LAST. Not goodbye,but so long for now. The last one CLARENCE