Mr. George Allen Taylor

George Allen Taylor, affectionately known as “Buddy,” age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Brookdale Senior Living in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born August 17, 1933, in Willard Ohio to Esther (Taylor) Carter and George Hampton. He received his education in the Saginaw Public School system. He married the love of his life Cora S. (Shotwell) Taylor and they had four children from this union. George enlisted in the United States Army as a Private and served a total of 5 years. He was a recipient of several medals which included the Purple Heart due to being wounded when stepping on a landmine during the Korean War. After serving honorably he returned home and began the next phase of his life at General Motors Chevrolet Grey Iron Saginaw Metal Casting Plant for 32 years as a Laborer. After being elected by his peers he served as a Committee Man Representative for United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 668. After successfully serving several terms as a Committee Man he was then appointed by the Detroit UAW as a Benefits Representative until he retired. George was also a beloved servant at New Jerusalem Baptist Church. As an avid photographer he enjoyed capturing special moments for family and friends. He enjoyed watching two of his favorite TV shows, Law & Order and Judge Judy. George was also well known for his exceptional skills around a barbecue pit. His family and friends would always seek him out for their special events to grill a few slabs of ribs using his homemade special barbecue sauce. George was a good man with a beautiful tender heart. He was charismatic, funny, and the life of the party. He had the “gift of gab” and could really spin a tale. What made his storytelling so interesting was the dramatic facial expressions and hand gestures that accompanied his wittiness. He was extremely generous and kind, always helping those in need. He was a good son, husband, father, brother, uncle, nephew, grandfather, and friend. He loved God! He loved his family! He loved his friends! George was preceded in death by his father, George, his mother, Esther, and his grandson Caleb Taylor. George leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 56 years, Cora Taylor, their children Rachel (Carl) Taylor-Howard, Saginaw, MI, Dawn Taylor-Moore, Waldorf, MD, Rhonda (Juan) Taylor-Blackmon, Norfolk, VA and Dewayne Taylor, Baltimore, MD; a brother, Nathaniel Taylor; a sister-in-law, Oneida Eanes; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins; also dear friends, John and Shirley Dunnaway; Nolan and Earleen Smithers, James and Ola McMillian and Pastor John L. Williams, Sr. and the New Jerusalem Baptist Church family. Friends may call at Evans & Browne's Funeral Home, 441 N. Jefferson Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48607 on Friday, May 1,2020 from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m. Pastor John L. Williams, Sr. will officiate with interment on Monday, May 4, 2020 in Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Rd., Holly MI 48442.

Mr. George Allen Taylor

August 17, 1933 - April 23, 2020