Everett Taylor Sr.

Everett Taylor, Sr. affectionately known by many as “Ed”, was born in Charlotte, NC on October 10, 1930. He passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 11, 2024, with his daughter, Doris, at his side. Everett was the sixth child born to the late James and Cora Edwards Taylor. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, George Lawrence, Waddell and Willie James Taylor; sisters, Hazel T. Ballard and Maragaret T. Bivins; his beloved wife, Mary Oliphant Taylor; daughter, Diane Taylor and grandson, Everett Taylor, III. Everett was educated in the Charlotte public school system. He attended Isabella Wyche Elementary School, Morgan Street Middle School and graduated from Second Ward High School in 1948. He ranked at the top of his class and was an excellent mathematician. He accepted Christ at an early age and ensured that his family was raised in the church. As a young boy he was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church. He later joined Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. As the head of his household, Everett understood the importance of worshipping with his family and decided to convert to Catholicism, making Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church his church home. He was an active member and attended Mass regularly until his health began to fail. Everett also had an impeccable work ethic. After completing high school, he worked for twelve years at Bivenstein, Bowles, Mitchell and Reid Architecture firm as a blueprint machine operator. At the recommendation of Herman Bivenstein to his brother-in-law, the Postmaster at that time, he started his career at the US Postal Service. Everett was a very active member of the Postal Union which was segregated in the 1960s. He was very instrumental in helping to integrate the union. He retired after 32 years of dedicated service as a mail clerk. Many remember Everett’s passion for the game of golf. He started playing at the age of eight and purchased his first golf club, a 6-iron, at the age of ten. He played and traveled in the Negro National Golf Tournaments for years. During the tournaments, he met and became close friends with the famous golfer, Dr. Charles “Charlie” Sifford. Unfortunately, as his eyesight began to fail, he could no longer enjoy his passion for playing. Everett was the proud father of four surviving children: Margaret (Thomas) Cowans, Everett (Deloris) Taylor Jr., Delores Taylor Brown and Doris Taylor Givens. In addition, he leaves to mourn seven grandchildren, Che’ (Marvisa) Melton, Darrica (Daryl) Brown Sr., Ron Taylor, Brad Taylor (Fiancé Vonette Stewart), Chad (Tiffany) Taylor, DeAnna Taylor and Reginald Taylor Brown (Fiancé Malika Williams); seventeen great grandchildren, DaVante’ Sanders, De’Janae Sanders, DaVeon McDowell, Sydney Bryant, Daryl Bryant (DJ), Kamron Taylor, Mariama Melton, Jaila Brown, Aubrey Brown, Autumn Brown, Daryl Brown Jr., Brice Taylor, Kai Williams, Judah Stewart, Sahallie Stewart, Braxton Taylor and Khaleesi Brown; and four great-great grandchildren, DaNiyah Taylor-Sanders, Riley Lindsey, Denim Mayes and Raina Sanders. Everett will be remembered for his kind heart, unwavering strength, and the love he had for his family and friends. His legacy lives on through those who had the privilege to know and love him.

Everett Taylor Sr.

October 10, 1930 - July 11, 2024