Rev Felman Taylor, Jr.

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AUGUST 16, 1954 - SEPTEMBER 21, 2014

From Labor to Reward!

His Life Reverend Felman Taylor, Jr., departed this life on September 21, 2014. He was the son of the late Felman Taylor Sr. and Lucy Dunn Taylor.

Rev. Taylor is the beloved husband of First Lady Wanda Spriggins Taylor; Father of Lakeya Taylor Mazant (Paul A. Mazant, II); Grandfather of Logan Ashleigh Mazant and Paul Anthony Mazant, III; Brother of Beverly Taylor Goodwill (Raymond Goodwill); Son-in-law of Shirley Spriggins; Brother-in-law of Yvonne Green (Meredith), William Spriggins, III (Lawanda), Chicquita Mayberry (George) and Jennifer Thompson; Nephew of Inez Pinkins; Uncle of Ronald P., Jr., Dana and Dionne Ally, William, IV (Tyra), Kandice, Jamal and Devin Spriggins, Ashanta Green, Shamonique Flowers (Demarr), and William Thompson, II; Great Uncle of Aaron, Anthony, and Ronald, Ally III, Arielle Evans, Taylor and Kory Moore, Devin Pratt, William, V and Tylah Spriggins, Tia Peck, and Lance Williams, Jr. Devoted cousin of Bernadine Wynne, Leo, Edmond, Barbara and Gary Foster, Martha Sykes and Rosalind Thomas; Godfather to Tanyeka Green, Karen Foster, Kristin McKnight, Mahogany Navarre, Jeanne Thompson, Ashton Ally and Darrell Williams, III; Also survived by a host of aunts, cousins, and friends.

Rev. Taylor is a graduate of Joseph S. Clark Senior High School and Dillard University where he received his B.A. Bachelor of Arts in Education. He was enrolled at Union Baptist Theological Seminary of New Orleans pursing a Masters of Divinity Degree.

Rev. Taylor was baptized by the founding pastor, of Greater Galilee Missionary Church, the Rev. James Milton Branch. Later on in his Christian journey the late Rev. Branch appointed him to the deacon board. He was chosen as the Chairman of the deacon board. He held this position until he received his calling to the Ministry.

On November 24, 1991, Rev. Taylor became a license preacher under the leadership of the late Rev. Norden Mayfield, Sr. In January 1993 the late Rev. Mayfield Sr., was called home by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Rev. Taylor became minister in charge of the Greater Galilee Missionary Church and continued to fulfill his obligations of carrying out the church ministry. Because of the commitment, dedication and love Rev. Taylor exhibited for the five months while serving as minister in charge, in May 1993, he was elected by the membership, as Pastor of the Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. The membership recognized his passion and a burning desire for Soul Winning and Church Growth.

Rev. Felman Taylor Jr. was ordained to the gospel ministry at Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church on June 4, 1993 and on the same day he was installed as the pastor of this church, by the Southern General Missionary Baptist Association, by the late Dr. Frank L. Lewis, President.

Rev. Taylor has provided exemplary and rewarding leadership during his ministry at Greater Galilee Missionary Church. He has issued licenses to many ministers to preach the gospel. With the cooperation and support of the officers and members, the following programs were instituted, the Sisterhood Annual Institute, the Reorganization of the Vacation Bible School, the Junior Usher Board, the Music Ministry, The Women and Men of Faith Ministries, the Feed the Hungry Ministry, the Pastor’s Academic Achievement Recognition Day for Students, the Scholarship Ministry, Annual Thanksgiving Baskets for Seniors of the church, Toys for Tots, the Women’s Retreat, two Annual Christian Social gatherings, the Women’s Brunch, the Spiritual Liturgical Dancers proudly named “Taylor’s Angels” and the Pastor’s Appreciation Banquet.

Rev. Taylor was a member of the Christian Minister Fellowship, Former Member of Boys to Men, (UTNO) United Teacher of New Orleans; (ATF) America Federation of Teachers and, a the Dillard University Choir. His awards consist of the following:100 Black Men Award, Who’s Who Among Famous African- Americans, Xavier Prep Parent’s Assoc. Certificate of Recognition, Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, Recipient of a New Orleans City Council Proclamation, Honorable Mayor Marc Morial City Award, Distinguished Educator Award, Student Assistance Team Award, Big Easy Kiwanis Annual Day Prayer Award, School of Thought Award by Greater Round Hill Church in Violet, Louisiana.

Under the administration of Rev. Felman Taylor, Jr., the church has acquired three additional properties that are adjacent to the rear and side of the church, transportation for members, and completed major renovations to the church in 2003 and again in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina.

He led our church in supporting many charities and relief efforts. The Church was approved for non-profit status which allowed us to apply for local, state and federal grants to implement after school tutoring programs, GED Prep, and other enhancement programs needed in our community. We follow our Pastor’s leadership as he follows Christ.

Rev. Felman Taylor Jr., was a servant; a man called, chosen and sent by God. He’s baptized many, blessed many babies and children, married and counseled many couples, prayed for the sick, contributed to the poor and carried the burdens of the bereaved and troubled. He continuously touched the lives of so many by preaching, teaching, and serving, all in the spirit of the Lord.

His L ife

Through his efforts our church was an active member of the Louisiana Freedman Missionary Association where he served as a member of the Board of Trustees and Advisor of the Board of Christian Education. Our church was privileged to serve as host church for the Southern General Missionary Baptist Association Sunday School Youth Convention. Our pastor was blessed to serve as an instructor in the National Sunday School Congress. He also served as Assistant to the Dean of the Education for the State Home and Foreign Mission.

M usical T ribute S t . Jo h n I n s t i t u t i o n a l Missionary Baptist Church

2538 Jackson Avenue * New Orleans, LA 70113

Sunday, September 28, 2014 * 7:00 p.m.

Rev. James Ramsey ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Presiding Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church Scripture Reading Prayer Prayer Chant Selection ……………………………………….. ……………………………….. Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church Sis. Caroline Yarbrough ……………………………………………………….………………………………… Servant of Service

Sis. Linda V. Washington ………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………….. Welcome Rev. Fred Luter, Pastor ………………………………………..……………….………………………………… Words of Comfort Franklin Avenue Baptist Church Tommie Vassel ………….……………………………………………………… A Note from Joseph S. Clark Class of 1974 Sis. Joan Rothschild …………………………………..………………………………………..……………………… Creative Poem Selection ………………………………………………………………………….. Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church Expressions Deacon Ministry ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. Bro. Darryl Williams Deaconess Ministry ………………………………………………………………………………………………. Sis. Alberta Brooks Choir ………………………..………………………………………………………………………………….... Sis. Linda Washington Musicians ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Bro. Willie Taylor Sis. Tia Peck …………………………………………………………………………………………………... Instrumental Selection Cornerstone Harmonizers ………………………………………………………………….……………………… Musical Tribute Invited Churches in order of Appearance Closing Remarks

C elebration of L ife S t . Jo h n I n s t i t u t i o n a l Missionary Baptist Church

2538 Jackson Avenue * New Orleans, LA 70113

Monday, September 29, 2014 * 10:00 a.m.

Rev. Louis Jones, Pastor ………………………………………………………….……….….………………………..... Presiding St. John Institutional Missionary Baptist Church

Rev. John White, Pastor ………………………………………………..….………… Old Testament Scripture Reading Second King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church

Rev. Sidney Joshua, Pastor ………………………………………………………… New Testament Scripture Reading Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church

Rev. Keith Stewman, Pastor ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. Prayer Evening Star Baptist Church

Order of Service

Celebratory Selection of Praise ……………………………………………………. LA Freedman Combined Choirs

Choral Response ……………………………………………………………………….…………..………………….. “Praise Him” LA Freedman Missionary Baptist General Association Choir

Expressions ………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………… Oliver Thomas Elizabeth Square …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Solo Triumph Baptist Church

Expressions Sunday School & Pastor’s Aid Ministry …………………………………………………….... Sis. Caroline Yarbrough Usher Ministry ……………………………………………………………………………….….………… Bro. Wallace Johnson Youth Department ……………………………………………………………………….….………………. Sis. Deidre Ramsey Tanyeka Green ………………………………………………………………………………….….………………………………… Solo St. Jude Catholic Church

Obituary / Acknowledgements ……………………………………………………………..…………….. Sis. Helene Piper Selection ………………………………………….. LA Freedman Missionary Baptist General Association Choir Rev. Ernest Johnson ……………………………………….…………………………………….……… Reading of Resolution Greater Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church

Gary Foster ……………………………………………………….…………………………………….…………..………………... Solo Corpus Christi Catholic Church

Rev. Donald C. Jeanjacques ……………………………..…………………………………………………. The Spoken Word True Vine Missionary Baptist Church

Rev. Andrew Darby, Sr. …………………………..……………………….... Acknowledgements from the President St. Bernard Community Baptist Church

LA Freedman’s Assoc.

Final Viewing ………………………………………………………………………………. Rhodes Funeral Home in Charge Benediction / Recessional

You Told Me That You Loved Me

You showed me that you loved me, From that day until now; And I still love you, and will miss you, With God’s help, I’ll make it somehow.

Yes you told me in the good times, That your love would remain.

And you told me in the bad times, That your love would never change.

You showed me that you loved me, In every single way.

And that’s why I’ll always love you, You’re in my heart every day.

Yes you told me that you loved me, That’s what I heard you say; And forever I will love you, Wait for me, we’ll meet again On that Resurrection Day. All My Love, Wanda

All of Me L oves All of Yo u

You told me that you loved me, It was the best I had ever heard.

I told you that I loved you, You put faith in my word.

We Are Family‌

Precio us Family Me mories

“And I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.”

“Mantled For Ministry”

Jeremiah 3:15 (NIV)

“A Pastor with A Vison… A Church on the Move for God”

The Man , The Ministry, The L egacy

Daddy ...

My heart still aches in sadness, My silent tears still flow, For what it meant to lose you No one will ever know.

Those special memories of you Will always bring a smile If only I could have you back For just a little while Although you can’t be with me, We’re truly not apart Until the final breath I take, You’ll be living in my heart.

Dearest Dad to hear your voice And see your beautiful smile And just to sit and talk to you I would gladly walk a mile.

The fact that you’re no longer here Will always cause me pain But you’re forever in my heart Until we meet again Keya

A L ove L ik e No Other

In Memory of A Special Brother

Today is full of memories Of a I must lay to rest And every single one of them Is filled with happiness For you were someone l Always such a joy to know And there was so much pain When it was

to let you go

That’s why this special message Is sent to above For the angels to take care of you And give you

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me When tomorrow starts without me And I’m not here to see If the sun should rise and find Eyes filled with tears for me

The way you did on my departing day While thinking of the many things We didn't get to say I know how much you love me As much as I love you And each time you think of me I know you will miss me too When tomorrow starts without me Don't think we’re far apart For every time you think of me I'm right there in your heart

Un til We Mee t A gain

I wish so much you wouldn't cry

Active Pallbearers Aaron Ally Ricky Dunn Gary Foster Paul Mazant, III

Ronald Ally, Jr. Edmond Foster Raymond Goodwill Donald Sykes

Honorary Pallbearers Lamond Jones Alvin Richard, Jr. Darryl Richard, Sr. Dwight Richard, Sr. Norwood Richard, Sr. Rev. William Robinson LA Freedman Missionary Baptist General Association Deacons of Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church

With Gratitude & Love Because you cared you came to share, Beautiful flowers and words of prayer Because you cared we were not alone, Calls and visits reached our home Because you cared we are grateful indeed, You’ve been a comfort and friend in need Because you cared we’re praying too, God’s richest blessings for each of you.

Sincerely, The Family

Arrangements D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home 3933 Washington Avenue New Orleans, Louisiana 70119

Repast St. John Institutional Fellowship Hall

Internment Mount Olivet Cemetery 4000 Norman Mayer Avenue New Orleans, Louisiana 70122

Design & Printing by “Our Celebrations of Life” (504) 453-2186 or (504) 338-8753