In loving memory of James Cleveland Taylor, Tuesday, June 12, 2007, 11:00 a.m., Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1223 Laney Walker Blvd., Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Charles E. Goodman, Jr.

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The following was written in 1992 by the late George Mays, a former college student, a Thespian and friend.
Sometimes life becomes unable to bearSometimes there is nothing positive to share-
Sometimes we need an outlet, a diversionSometimes we need to take an im aginary excursion.
A n excursion th a t explores the ancient days o fyore, A n d delves into the essence o f m odem folklore.
In order to make a successful trip one needs a guide, So over the peaks offantasyland we can gently glide.
We can look down from our lofty perch and we'll see Shakespeare, M oliere, and Lorraine Handsberry.
We see scenes th a t depict life in ancient Rome, A n d watch life in a Black, Chicago, ghetto home.
Thisguide sets people's im agination in a whirl. Indeed he is truly a bona fid e black pearl.
H e has stood a t the helm fo r many, m any years, Times th a t have evoked laughter, wonder, and tears.
This artist's canvas is the illum ined stage, A n d his brush touched those o f each and every age.
The players he directed bear an indelible tattoo T hat w ill never be altered all life through.
This allows one to venture into the make-believe world A n d come back to reality when the fla g is unfurled.
How m any eyes have seen the works o f thisguide? How many ears have heard expressions he supplied ?
How many hearts have been made lighter fo r a while? How m any frowns have been chased away by a smile ?
How much pride has been stirred by his timely plays? How much enlightenm ent has been spread through the days?
Answers to the queries above m ight never be known, B u t the seeds o f thisgraciousguide are surely sown.
A n d when they blossom and bearfr u it fo r the world to see. I t will bear an em blem -nurtured by Taylor, known asJC .
George Mays

Honorarp pallbearers
The Paine College Family The Garden City Guild The Tabernacle Baptist Church News Letter Ministry The African American Association of Augusta
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We are most grateful to God for he gift of friends like you who have been so kind and thoughtful. Your prayers, words of encouragement, and the many acts of kindness, both seen and unseen, has truly given us strength and inspiration during our time of bereavement. Thank you, and may God continue to bless each and every one of you.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the News Letter Ministry, Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1230 Laney Walker Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901.
W. H. Mays Mortuary
"Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922" 1221 James Brown Boulevard Augusta, Georgia (706) 722-6401

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Tuesday, June 12, 2007 11:00 AM
Tabernacle B aptist Church
1223 Laney Walker Blvd. Augusta, Georgia
Reverend Charles E. Goodman, Jr.

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Jam es C leveland Taylor was born November 4, 1928 to
the late Janie Scott Taylor and William Taylor. He had a happy home life with his two brothers and four sisters. At an early age he moved from Lowell, Florida to Miami, Florida where he joined the Saint John Baptist Church and attended Booker T. Washington High School. H e was very active in church, school and civic activities. His mother instilled in him at an early age the love for religion and education. H e attended Gum Spring Elementary School in Lowell, Florida and was baptized at Hopewell Baptist Church at the age o f six. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Miami, Florida in 1948 and enrolled at Dillard University where he received a B.A. Degree in Theatre Arts. He was inducted into the U .S. Army where he served as a Medical Technician. After his discharge from the Army he attended the University o f Utah where he earned a M .S. Degree in Speech and Theatre Arts. In 1956 he accepted a job at Paine College where he directed drama and taught Speech and English. While on leave from Paine he taught English for one year at Albany State College in 1961-62. His dramatic club from Paine College and often some members from the Garden City Guild toured many locations in the U .S. such as Florida, Georgia, Texas, California, Louisiana and Illinois. He did further studies at Columbia University, Scarritt College, Peabody, and a summer at the Shakespearean Theatre at The University o f Bridgeport at Bridgeport and Stradford, Connecticut. He was a member o f Tabernacle Baptist Church from 1956 until he was called to move on up to the next level. At the request o f Dr. C. S. Hamilton, he served on the Historical Ministry and occasionally directed dramatic performances at the church. H e worked with the Usher Ministry when he was physically able. He also worked with the News Letter Ministry. Some o f his most cherished memories include: Chairman o f the Augusta Mini Theatre for the first eleven years, after which he remained a lifetime member. He was one o f the founders o f the Garden City Guild, a member o f The National Association o f Dramatic and Speech Arts, president o f the African American Association o f Augusta for ten years.
He was a member o f the Augusta Lincoln League. Some o f the many awards he received came from the following: Founder's Award from The Augusta Mini Theatre, Presidential Achievement Award from Paine College, Distinguished and Meritorious Service Award from Paine College Division o f Humanities, Award o f Appreciation from Paine College Dramatic Club, and an Award from 100 Black M en o f Augusta for Outstanding Contributions in the Arts.
J.C . is survived by one brother, Walter (Gertrude) Taylor, a host o f nieces, nephews, and cousins. H e had many devoted friends, four o f whom are: Maxine Barnett, Paul Thompkins, Herma Newson and Edythe Diamond.

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Isn't itgood a t the end o f the day To look up to God and be able to say "D ea r L o r d I helped someone today." B u t isn't it sad i f instead you m ust say "D ea r Lord', I h u rt someone today. I drove the nails a little bit deeper A n d forgot that I am my brother's keeper." Isn't it better when the day is done To know that you have injured no one.
From the time o fyour waking, Til you lie down to sleep,
R em em ber the promises that we should keep, To love one another as H e loves us too,
A n d you'll never regret any good that you do.
Barbara Zepp

program
Processional ................"We Are Marching To Zion"

Scriptures Old Testament (150th Psalms) New Testament

Hymn

Reflections Fam ily..................................................David Waters An Associate in the Arts ................Tyrone Butler Former Students ................................... Vera Larke Ruth Reddy Friends.......................................... Edythe Diamond Herma Newson

Eulogy... ........Reverend Charles E. Goodman, Jr.

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Benediction...... Reverend Charles E. Goodman, Jr.

Recessional

"Going Up Yonder"

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