Simon "Sap"

Taylor, Jr.

Mr. Simon Taylor, Jr., age 62, a native of New York, and a resident of Deer Park, AL was born December 15, 1953, the son of the late Simon Taylor, Sr. He departed this life October 5, 2016 at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, Mobile, AL.

He was a member of New Light Missionary Baptist Church, Deer Park, AL. Earlier in life, he served on the Usher Board. Simon, affectionately known as "Sap", loved to sing. He had many favorite songs, and among them were "I've had my share of ups and downs" and "I want to be at the meeting".

After the death of his father, he was raised by his aunt and uncle, the late Queen and Hurdis Turner. Simon, being disabled, was then cared for by his devoted cousin, Dorothy Manuel, until his death.

He will be cherished in the hearts of his loving and devoted cousins; together they were raised as sisters and brothers; Dorothy Manuel of Gulf Port, MS; Patricia (John) Grice, Annie (Jimmy) Washington, and Jacqueline Turner, all of Deer Park, AL; Eddie Turner of Citronelle, AL, and Isaiah (Sandra) Turner of Livingston, AL; a host of other relatives and friends.

Viewing Saturday October 15, 2016, 9am until the 11am service at New Light Missionary Baptist Church, 1591 Deer Park Burbank Road, Deer Park, AL, Rev. Larry Bolton, pastor and eulogist. Following burial in the church cemetery, the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.