Michael G. Taylor

Endures all things. Love never ends.

Corinthians 13:7-8

Michael Gavan Taylor, 50, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017 in Tampa, Fl. He was born on May 24, 1967 in Queens, NY to Joseph and Ida (Blanding) Taylor.

Michael grew up in Queens, NY. After High School he began what would be a lifelong journey as a public servant, starting with his joining the United States Marine Corps. After his time with the USMC he later moved to Sumter, SC where he worked as a Lieutenant at Turbeville Correctional Institution for several years. He went on to become a federal agent with the Department of Homeland Security where he served as a Sr. Special Agent in Columbia, SC. In 2017 he transferred to the Tampa, Fl office of HSI.

Michael met his soulmate in 2011 and went on to marry Nydia in June of 2013 in Tampa, Florida. They were happily married many years enduring a long distance marriage with frequent visits between the two states until 2017 when Michael was granted a transfer to Tampa Fl.

Michael was a loving devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend to many. Michael had a smile that could light up any room. He was a man who cherished life and led by the example of not just existing but living. His hobbies included fishing whether from a pond in his father’s backyard or in the middle of the ocean off the side of a friends boat; playing his trumpet or as some family members would say learning to play the trumpet; going for long peaceful bike rides on his motorcycle with a seat reserved just for his wife; spending time at the gun range; and most importantly spending time with family hosting cookouts, birthday parties, and holiday dinners.

Michael was preceded in death by his father Joseph Taylor; and his son Joseph Gavan Taylor.

Michael is survived by his spouse Nydia Taylor of Tampa, Fl; his sons Ronald J. Davis of Sumter, SC, Jonathan Taylor of Tampa. Fl and Mathias Martinez of the home; his daughters Nakia (Quintin) Patrick of Tampa, Fl and Natally Vega of the home; his grandchildren Dayvion, Jordyn, Myah, Juliana, and Emmanuel, his mother Ida Taylor; his brothers Richard, Cornel and Emmanuel; and his loving nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous other relatives.

A memorial service will be held at Gonzalez Funeral Home in Tampa, Fl on November 22 at 6pm. A memorial will also be held in Sumter, SC on November 24 at Trinity Missionary Baptist church with burial to follow, time and location TBA.

Arrangements under the direction of Gonzalez Funeral Home, Tampa, FL.