Mr. Curley Taylor, Jr.

Curley Taylor, Jr. was born August 17, 1946 in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee to Curley James Taylor, Sr. and Lilly Pearl Frierson Taylor. He passed away on April 20, 2026 at the age of 79 years. Curley lived in Saginaw, Michigan and graduated from Saginaw High School. He attended Delta College and pursued studies in the field of Special Education. He went on to serve his country, and received an Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Army after serving in the Vietnam War. He was a former employee of Dow Chemical Company and later became a licensed contractor. Curley lived for his daughter Shannon and grandchildren, they were the loves of his life. Curley carried the nickname, of “Jug”, and was affectionately called “Papa Jug” by his loving grandkids. He was known to his brothers and sisters as a “great’ big brother, and a protector. He was always someone his siblings could depend on. Curley was an avid chess player and known to be one of the greatest chess players in Saginaw. He had a million-dollar smile, and never met a stranger. In his former years he was a Women’s Softball Coach and led his team to a Class B championship. He was also a member of the Snowbirds Ski Club. Curley leaves to cherish many memories, his one and only loving daughter, Shannon Taylor; two granddaughters, A’Marrie Taylor and Alexis Whitson; three great-grandchildren, D.J. Coleman, Adaya Walker and Alani Berryhill; three sisters, Denise (Terry) Triplett of Bridgeport, MI, Bernadine McDuffy and Kimberly (Vincent) Bond, both of Saginaw, MI; brothers, Fred (Rita) Taylor and Micheal Taylor, both of Saginaw, MI; one aunt, Sadie Reynolds, Detroit, MI; a host of cousins, many other relatives and friends including special friends, Sanford Hall, Willie Haynes, Glen Miller, Jonah Lowery, Charles Lucas, James Martin and Joseph Beane. Mr. Curley Taylor, Jr. was preceded in death by his parents, Curley and Lilly Taylor; sisters, Yvonne Brown, Barabara Keller and Dawn Taylor; brother, Randolph Taylor; grandparents, Harry and Mary Frierson; uncles, Harry, Napoleon, William, James, Toby and Kenneth “Papa Bear” Frierson. The family would like to express special thanks to Joe Cameo, Charlie Allen and Micah Biggins. Family hour will take place at 10:00 a.m. with the funeral service commencing at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Evans & Browne's Funeral Home, 441 N. Jefferson Ave., Saginaw, MI 48607. Apostle Ron Frierson will officiate. Intrement Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Rd., Holly, MI. Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Mr. Curley Taylor, Jr.

August 17, 1946 - April 20, 2026