MEMORIAL SERVICE Sunrise September 22,1944 eat* Sunset May 8, 2018 Monday, May 21, 2018 11:00 A.M. MOUNT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1260 Wrightsboro Road | Augusta, Georgia Reverend Dr. Clyde Hill Sr., Pastor ... Officiating ... ROBERT EARL BEAR TAYLOR was born in Augusta, Georgia on September 22,1944, to the late Ida Taylor and the late Arnold Taylor, Sr. Robert departed this world on May 8, 2018, following a lengthy illness. Robert was baptized at an early age at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. He attended Richmond County Public Schools and graduated from Lucy C. Laney High School, Class of 1964. He then attended The University of Maryland, Eastern Shore on an athletic scholarship. Robert was a star running back in high school and college. In 1968, he was the eighth round draft pick for the New York Jets. He thoroughly loved the sport and the joy that his playing brought to so many people. After leaving football, he established and ran a seafood business in Washington, DC. He later worked as a vocational rehabilitation counselor at the DC Department of Human Services from which he retired and returned to Augusta to live out the remainder of his life. Robert is survived by: a loving son, Kevin (Nancy) Taylor; daughter, Zoe of Columbia, Maryland; two brothers, Arnold (Ora) Taylor, Jr. of Conyers, Georgia and Claude (Bennie Ruth) Jones of Augusta, Georgia; nephews and nieces, Melissa Hardy, Arnold Ricardo Taylor, Michael and Terrica Jones and Gregory Burch; and a host of other family and friends. ewte# Processional Selection.........................................Choir Scripture.....................Reverend Eugene Waltower Invocation....................Reverendjames Williams, Jr. Reflections (Three Minutes Please).....Brother Carl Beard Brother James Ryan Sister LaVarne Burton Brother Kevin Taylor Solo.................................Brother Johnny Davis Hold to Gods Unchanging Hand Acknowledgements.......................Sister Ann Grider Obituary....................................Read Silently Selection.....................Reverend Dr. Johnny Hatney I Wont Complain Words of Comfort..............Reverend Dr. Clyde Hill, Sr. Recessional ... Repast... Mount Calvary Baptist Church Pauline Lewis Memorial Activity Room Lucy Laney High School Class of 1964 One night I had a dream"I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord, and across the sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints, one belonged to me and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of my life flashed before me, 1 looked back at the footprints in the sand. I noticed that many times along the path of my life, there was only one set of footprints. I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in my life. This really bothered me and I questioned the Lord about it. Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you would walk with me all the way, but I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life there is only one set of footprints. I dont understand why in times when I needed you most, you should leave me. The Lord replied, My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never, never leave you during your times of trial and suffering. When you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that 1 carried you. We, the family of Robert Taylor, wish to acknowledge every act of kindness and expression of sympathy during this difficult time. To his caretaker, Mrs. Ola Williams, to all the staff at University Medical Center and everyone at W. H. Mays Mortuary, we sincerely appreciate all your support. W. H. Mays Mortuary "Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922 1221 James Brown Boulevard Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706) 722-6401 Design/Printing By: Augusta Blueprint * Augusta, Georgia * (706) 722-6488 WWW.AUGUSTAFUNERALNOTICES.COM