Alfonzo Taylor

TAYLOR, Mr. Alfonzo "Al" - Age 82, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Family hour 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle, 930 E. Myrtle Ave., with funeral service commencing at 11 a.m. Pastor Carlos D. Williams, officiating. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Taylor will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tuesday. Mr. Alfonzo "Al" Taylor, began his journey on January 22, 1929. Al was born in East St. Louis, Illinois, the son of Rev. Edward and Bessie Taylor. He was one of eight children. In February of 1951, Alfonzo enlisted in the United States Army and was later Honorably Discharged. Shortly after his tour of duty he met and joined in Holy Matrimony to his loving wife of 55 years Delores (Barnes) Taylor, from this union they were blessed with two sons, Alfonzo and Edward. "Al" was a member of Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle where he served as a former member of the Senior Usher Board and Security Patrol. "Al" was employed with General Motors Service Parts Operations (SPO) where he diligently served for 35 years and was a proud member of UAW Local 659. He also was employed with the Industrial Mutual Association (IMA). He was quite the Entrepreneur, Owner/Operator of several businesses that included: Al’s Property Management, A&D Trucking Company and Al’s Lawn Care and Repair Service. He enjoyed spending time with his family discussing life’s learned lessons along with politics. His personality touched many lives. Mr. Alfonzo "Al" Taylor leaves to cherish sweet memories his beloved wife and best friend, Delores; two sons, Alfonzo (Deirdre) and Edward (Jan); 4 grandchildren, Kentrell (Shauntel), Kelli, Kristal and Jaquan Taylor; 2 great grandchildren, Dale Sims, Jr. and Jaiden Taylor; daughter-in-law, Linda Taylor. The family would like to express special thanks to Pastor Carlos D. Williams and The Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle Church family, McLaren CCU Staff, Dr. Joseph Arcidi, Dr. M. Luay Alkotob and Dr. Brian J. Bhagat

Alfonzo Taylor

January 22, 1929 - February 9, 2011