A complete transcription of his funeral program is below:
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
BROTHER WILLIE TAYLOR
December 16, 1909 — December 14, 1985
Tuesday, December 17, 1985
12:00 Noon
NORTHSIDE ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH
1811 Stevens Street
Houston, Texas
Reverend R. Staggers, Pastor
Officiating
Servant of God, well done
Thy glorious warfast past:
The battle is fought, the race is won,
And thou art crowned at last.
= OBITUARY =
Birthplace: Chapple Hill, Texas
Birthdate: December 16, 1909
Parents: Luke and Birdie (Deceased)
Marriage: Mildred St. Romarin for 46 years, Houston, Texas July 27, 1939
Church Affiliation: Northside Antioch Baptist Church (Over 30 years)
Sunset: December 14, 1985 10:30 P.M.
Survivors: A devoted wife, Mildred; one son, John W. Taylor; one daughter, Mrs. Elaine Baker; a sister, Mrs. Ella Seller of New York; an aunt, Ms. Sally Lewis, Houston; two uncles: Jessie Green of Houston and Sterling Green of Bakersfield, California; four grandsons: Elgin, Jon and Michael; one grand-daughter, Marlive; one great grandson, Marcus and three great-grand-daughters: Nicole, Nichelle and Nia; other family members and loving friends. Also Victor, grandson.
= ORDER OF SERVICE =
ORGAN PRELUDE
PROCESSIONAL
Minister and Family
HYMN
SCRIPTURES
Old and New Testament
PRAYER
HYMN
RESOLUTION
Church
REMARKS
OBITUARY
(Read Silently)
HYMN
EULOGY
Reverend Robert Staggers
RECESSIONAL
ACTIVE PALLBEARERS
Deacons
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The family wishes to express their most sincere thanks and appreciation for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended during the hours of their sorrow.
INTERMENT
Cemetery Beautiful
Arrangements Entrusted To:
CLAY & CLAY MORTUARY
3101 Lyons Avenue
Houston, Texas 77020
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