Obituary of Frederick Leon Taylor, Jr.

On June 3, 1953, Frederick “Leon” Taylor Sr. and Florella Cook Taylor were blessed with a wonderful son they named Frederick Leon Taylor Jr., in Indianapolis, Indiana. He attended School 60, Shortridge Middle School, and graduated from Crispus Attucks High School. Frederick aka Freddie was a believer in Jesus Christ and of the Catholic faith. Many considered him a Gentle Giant of which was reflective in his demeanor towards everyone. His meekness, kindness, charity, and long suffering was a reflection of Jesus Christ. His spirit was gentle as a giant Teddy Bear. Freddie worked for Allison Transmission, Picasso Lawn and Landscape and Grassmoor. He was a loyal, hardworking employee of Ardsley Maintenance and Management Group until his homegoing for 38 years. Freddie had a passion for elephants, which he collected, and was known by many as a Gentle Giant which is representative of elephants. He enjoyed collecting elephants because they embodied self-control, loyalty, and determination. Fred was strong enough to protect you but also man enough to love you. Freddie really loved to bowl and was in bowling leagues for several decades at Jubilee Bowling Alley. He also participated in many bowling tournaments and had an average around 200. Fred also loved to ride his motorcycle with family and friends. A loving and devoted husband, father, son and brother, his warm smile and pleasant personality will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents Leon and Florella Taylor, sons Leon and Derrick Taylor, brothers Bobbie and Anthony Harrison. Mr. Frederick Leon Taylor, Jr., departed this life May 17, 2021 at the age of Sixty-Seven years and leaves to cherish his memory son Fred Taylor, Evalene Taylor, Nicci and Vickie Nichols, two brothers Michael Harrison, DeWayne Taylor (Doris), six sisters Gwendolyn King (Johnnie), Diane Coleman, Deborah Jackson (Ronald), Donna Coleman, Darlene Keyes (Randall) and Detra Fitts; host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. PSALM TWENTY-THREE The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever.