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JERALD TAYLOR Obituary
Jerald Barry Taylor entered into eternal rest at his residence on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the age of 71. He was a native of Oakville, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Devoted father of Adonis Taylor (Larry) Watson. Beloved son of the late Melvin and Enola Taylor. Brother of Marguerite Robinson, Patricia Johnson, Gloria Mayfield, Joel Taylor, Jonelle Taylor and the late Donald Taylor, Richard Taylor, Katherine Mayfield, Ina Claire Lawrence, Deidre Taylor and Robert Taylor. Brother-in-Law of Sherman Lawrence, also survived by 3 grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends who will forever treasure his memory. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at Davis Mortuary Service 6820 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, LA on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 10:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the parlor. Interment: Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery-Westwego, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.
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