Mr. Hector P. Taylor

On February 5, 2009 our loving Hector's spirit was suddenly called Home, after years of fighting a tough battle with epilepsy. Hector P. Taylor was born on February 28, 1947 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the parents of Mr. H. Victor Taylor and Mrs. Madge Taylor. He was the 3rd of ten children born to this union. He displayed his love and faith in God through his dedication and loyalty which he showed throughout his extended family. He was educated in the Kalamazoo Public School System. Hector continued to obtain knowledge by reading, to satisfy his hunger for knowledge and truth. Hector had a loving way about him and was adored by many. He was sensitive to human and civil rights. He had many passions including spending time with his family, music, cooking, fishing, gardening, reading, roller skating (Man, could he jam!) and photography. Hector was born, raised and lived his whole life in Kalamazoo, which he respected for its rich history. He enjoyed the welcoming "small town" embrace of his neighborhood. He was employed with the Boys Club of America. This was one of his first and his most cherished place of employment because of its involvement with his community. He also worked side by side with his father, Vic Taylor at LaVal Records as an office manager; working with nationally known acts such as singer/comedian Jimmie Lynch. He later gained employment with Precast Concrete where he worked for over 10 years until retirement. In November of 1971, Hector married Alice Ann Thompson and out of this union two children were born, Monifa Dara Taylor and Jamila Zahra Taylor. A decade later from a new relationship, his first and only son was born, Arieus LaVince Taylor. Four years later his youngest Baby Girl was born, Pauline Shannel Dixon Taylor. He loved all of his children very much. Preceding him in death is his father, Victor Taylor. Celebrating his glorius life and treasured memories are his four children, Monifa, of Kalamazoo, MI; Jamila, of Detroit, MI; Arieus, of Kalamazoo, MI; and Pauline, of Carsen, CA; his mother, Madge Taylor; 6 brothers and 3 sisters, El Victor Taylor, Toni (Walter) Turpin, Mildred (Alfred) Burch, Vincent (Lenora) Taylor, Val (Debbie) Taylor, Tico (Vanetta) Taylor, Anita Taylor, Darrell Taylor, and Orlando (Heather) Taylor; 2 special grandchildren, Najja Grays and Adrian LaVince Taylor. He has various nieces and nephews with special memories of them all. Also, a host of other relatives and friends. Hector will be truly missed. His Spirit Will Live in the Legacy We Uphold as a Family.

Mr. Hector P. Taylor

February 28, 1947 - February 5, 2009