Birth date: Jul 30, 1932 Death date: Apr 13, 2023
Was born on July 30, 1932 to the parents, Lillie Beatrice Jones and Eddie James Taylor in East St. Louis, Illinois. He grew up in the "Goose Hill" section of East St. Louis. Richard Edward Taylor was educated in the public school Read Obituary
My deepest sympathies to Mrs.Taylor and the family. Brother Taylor demonstrated true character as a Christian man who loved God, his family and the church. I loved how he showed couples how to love there spouses (wives). It wasn’t what he said, it was what he showed in how he loved, honored, and cared for Sister Taylor. A true demonstration of Christian love and marriage. We will truly miss you. RIP. Darryl and Rozitta Bennett
Van, May your fathers cherish memories be forever a true reminder of his unconditional love🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💕
When I think about our Uncle Richard (as we affectionately called him) the scripture Proverbs 27:17 comes to mind;
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
This is who uncle Richard was to me, my brothers, sisters, cousins, friends and so many other young people throughout the metro east area to include: students from many generations.
He felt that in order to make oneself better, there had to be a mutual benefit in making others better. Uncle Richard BELIEVED in making us Better.
Uncle Richard was able to accomplish this Great task through his many years of service as a Teacher, Coach and his last position held as Athletic Director for East St. Louis School District 189 for over 40 plus years.
He mentored, instructed, educated, lead and lived by example.
Yes, he was a positive example for me and our family.
MiMi
(affectionately called by Uncle Richard)
Niece Mia Price Williams
