Roosevelt C. Taylor a lifelong resident of Colyell, La, left this world on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at the age of 87, surrounded by his wife of 66 years, his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family, and friends. He is survived by his wife Mary Gayle Taylor; children, Ricky Taylor (Vanessa), Karen Martin (Donnie), and Linda Watts (Joseph "Jody"); brother, Erwin Taylor (Evelle), and sisters, Ellen Klienpeter and Martha “Mot” Johnson; sister-in-law, Doris Taylor and 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie and Elizabeth Taylor; In-laws, John T. and Cleo McCon Gayle; brothers, infant O.V., Huey Taylor (Amy), Isiah "Bear" Taylor (Joyce), William "Billy" Taylor, Johnny "Boo" Taylor (Louise), sisters, Argilee Averett (Will), Winnona Watts (Ervin), Albertine McConathy (Jay), Dorothy Jane Watts (Louellen "Lou"); great-granddaughter, Lexis Martin; Brothers-in-law, John Klienpeter, and Billy Johnson. Services for Roosevelt will be held at Colyell Baptist Church. Visitation will begin on Thursday, Nov 16th from 6 pm to 9 pm and will resume on Friday, Nov 17th from 9 am till the funeral service at 11 am. Burial to follow in Colyell Community Cemetery. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oursofh.com for the Taylor family.
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