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Edwin Earl Taylor

The Graveside Service for Edwin Earl Taylor will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 25, 2024, at Easthaven Cemetery.

Edwin Earl Taylor, 92, of Brookhaven, died November 20, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Hazlehurst, MS, December 21, 1931, to Parvin Edward Taylor and Velma Jewell Belding.

Earl was a barber for 50 years, where he made many lifelong friends and did countless first-time haircuts. He could cut a “flat top” like nobody’s business. He was a kind man and loved people.  He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Words cannot express what he meant to his family. There will always be wonderful and kind memories to reflect on. He was affectionately known as “Uncle Sonny” to his nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Alyene Taylor; parents; brother, Hewy Taylor; and sisters, Elsie Vidrine and Mary Alice Townsend.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Reggie Taylor and Rickie Taylor (John Chrestia); sister, Ruby Broussard; three grandchildren, Lauren Taylor Brettner, Abby Taylor, and Michelle Menough; two great-grandchildren, Sophia and Alistair; and a very special daughter-in-law, Debbie Taylor Smith.

7 comments

  • Comment Link Angie B Tuesday, 10 December 2024 18:33 posted by Angie B

    So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
    Mr. Taylor was always a kind hearted person.
    Very sweet family.

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  • Comment Link Gerald Williams Monday, 25 November 2024 20:01 posted by Gerald Williams

    I knew Uncle Sonny for more than 70 years. He was a Man among Men and a Gentle Soul. Always having a smile each time I saw him. He is enjoying his reward in Heaven. RIP

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  • Comment Link Nancy Jordan Sunday, 24 November 2024 22:19 posted by Nancy Jordan

    Mr. Taylor always had a sweet smile and kind words. Ricky, Reggie, and family my prayers are with you in the days to come.
    ?❤️?

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  • Comment Link Dorothy Nickell Sunday, 24 November 2024 21:36 posted by Dorothy Nickell

    So sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.

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  • Comment Link Laraine R. Brister-Lord Sunday, 24 November 2024 10:35 posted by Laraine R. Brister-Lord

    My few years of knowing Mr.Earl was years he cut hair alongside my friend Mary. He was always a joy to be around & have never seen him upset with anyone! He knew my mama Dorothy McGraw Renfroe. My deepest sympathy to all of the family, & my prayers as you remember his life’s successes! He was one of the good ones!

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  • Comment Link Lee Wilson Saturday, 23 November 2024 12:19 posted by Lee Wilson

    One of the most loving, kind hearted and soft spoken man that I had the honor of knowing. He loved his family and spoke of them highly. He always had a beautiful smile when he greeted you! And always had something kind to say to you! I am honored to have know Mr. Earl he was the enjoyment of my day on the days I got to see him! Prayers for a sweet family as well!

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  • Comment Link Barbara Davis Thursday, 21 November 2024 17:54 posted by Barbara Davis

    I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Taylor. Thoughts and Prayers for Rick and Reggie and the family. ?

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