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Rodney Taylor Obituary

Rodney Berna Taylor COLUMBIA - Funeral service for Mr. Rodney Berna Taylor will be held Saturday 12:00 noon (viewing 11:00 a.m.) at the Zion Canaan Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Lincoln Cemetery. Viewing will be held today beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Leevy's Funeral Home, Taylor Street Chapel. Mr. Taylor is survived by: his sons, Rodney, Myles and Chrystopher Taylor; daughter, Lauryn Taylor; mother, Herlene Taylor (Willie) Corbin; father, Rufus Mosley; brother, Randy Johnson; sisters, Lucinda Mosley, Arlene Neal, DaChaundra Mosley and Tamara Hopkins; 7 aunts; 5 uncles; dear friend, Linda Parks- Robinson; mother of his children, Tasha Gore- Taylor, and a host of other loving relatives and friends.

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Published by The State on Jan. 30, 2015.

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Carlton Walker

February 27, 2015

Rodney, I haven't seen or talked to you in a very long time, but it is wonderful to know that you have a beautiful family and loving people around you. My continued prayers and love to your family RIP my friend.

Scott Thompson

February 6, 2015

Rest in peace my friend.

Alvin Cannon

February 5, 2015

Rename the AC Flora High School Gym in his honor. Prior to the rezoning in the 80s he was a legend.

Ryan

February 4, 2015

Rest in paradise brotha.

February 2, 2015

SENDING PRAYERS FOR RODNEY'S FAMILY AND FOR HERLINE DURING HER ILLNES. MAY GOD SURROUND YOU WITH HIS PEACE.

Fred J

February 2, 2015

RIP to an AC Flora High sports legend, but more importantly, a class act. May God provide strength to the Taylor family during its time of bereavement.

Lynn Bentley

January 31, 2015

I send my condolence to the Taylor family. Another Angel in Heaven. I know the family will forever miss you. RIP, Rodney.

Robert Geter

January 31, 2015

I give my condolences to the Taylor Family. I have known Rodney since a youth learning the game of basketball. A fine young man he was and a good student of the game RIP

Sandie Myers

January 31, 2015

RIP Rodney B Taylor

Elizabeth "Libby" Johnson

January 31, 2015

My prayer for the family for comfort and peace during this difficult time...

Shawn Holloway

January 31, 2015

My condolences to the family of Rodney Taylor. May God bless.

Lisa Ross

January 30, 2015

My deepest sympathy to the Taylor family. Another one gone too soon, RIP Rodney.

Karen (Amaler) Erinfolami

January 30, 2015

Our father God is still on the throne! I'll alway remember Rodney 's nice smile. R.I.P.

Margaret Tillman

January 30, 2015

My condolences to the family of Rodney Taylor. May God bless you all with peace beyond understanding.

solomon benjamin

January 30, 2015

too time friend u will be missed.

Morehead

January 30, 2015

Our prayers are with the Taylor Family.

The Morehead Family

Angelo Brown

January 30, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Monica Jones

January 30, 2015

Rest in peace Rodney

Easter Sunday 1971

Michelle Amaker

January 30, 2015

Rest in peace Rodney.

January 30, 2015

My deepest sympathy to the family of Rodney Taylor. Having known Rodney since his college days at Villanova, he was a great human being and great friend to all. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Mary Anne Gabuzda, Villanova, PA

Alvin Cannon

January 30, 2015

Taylor Family: My sincerest sympathy and condolence for your loss. It was an honor knowing him and watching him play BB at AC Flora High School. Hold on to the memories. He is indeed a legend!

Sharon Gleaton Hopkins

January 30, 2015

My condolences to Rodney's family. I attended school with him and he was always a gentle giant. He always had a smile on his face. He will be missed!!

The Samuel Family

January 30, 2015

Sorry for your loss. God is still on the throne and his hands are lifting you.

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