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Jelani Taylor Obituary
TAYLOR, Jelani The relatives and friends of Mr. Jelani "J.J." Jerome Ali Taylor, Residence: 2103-A Rondo St., Charleston, SC 29414, and those of his wife, Kellie Rice Taylor, his children, Briani Taylor and Byron Rice, his father, Deacon Minister Jesse Taylor, his mother, Yvonne Taylor, his siblings, Dion, Jason, and Kanika Taylor, his aunt Julia Ervin, his nephew Malik Taylor, his niece, Jada Taylor, his mother-in-law, Denise Rice, and a host of other relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services on Monday, May 23, 2005, at 1p.m., in "Mother" Emanuel A.M.E. Church, (downstairs, first floor) 110 Calhoun St., Charlesotn, SC. Elder Tommie Grant, Sr., officiating. Inhumation: "Mother" Emanuel A.M.E. Church Cemetery. Friends may call at Harleston-Boags Funeral Home, Inc., on Sunday, May 22, 2005, from 3 to 5 p.m. Mr. Jelani "J.J." Jerome Ali Taylor will lie-in-state in "Mother" Emanuel A.M.E. Church (downstairs, first floor) from 6 to 7 p.m. ARRANGEMENTS BY HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 CALHOUN ST., CHARLESTON, SC (DOWNTOWN). PHONE: 723-3066. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
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for Jelani Taylor
Betty Obong
May 23, 2005
our family sends our deepest regrets at the loss of your son, husband, brother and dad.
The Antia-obong family
Venise Brown
May 23, 2005
My prayers and thoughts are with the Taylor Family during your time of sorrow. Class of 1994.
Kristin Shumard
May 22, 2005
Ms. Yvonne, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless you and your family during these trying times.
Kristin
Tanisha Blunt
May 22, 2005
My prayers will be with you and your family. God bless you all.Class of 94"
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Janora Broderick
May 22, 2005
Yvonne, I know this is hard for you, but realize my friend you've been there for Jelani to the very end. I know he wouldn't want anyone else by his side. Your a good, devoted, and loving mother.
Love,
Janora
Joann Jackson
May 22, 2005
To the Taylor Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of bereavement. May you find strength, comfort and true peace through HIS Word, HIS promise, and HIS love. The Jackson Family
Lucky Lyons
May 20, 2005
To the Taylor Family:
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Jelani was always a breath of fresh air to all who know him. May the precious memories of all that he was be remembered and comforting. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lucky Lyons
Latencia Holmes
May 20, 2005
God only picks his flowers that are bloomed. May God bless your family and you are in my prayers.
CLASS OF 1994
Jennifer Brooks
May 19, 2005
Jelani was a brother and a best friend to me. I love him and will truly miss him. My prays are with your family during this weeping and sorrowing time. I know that J is in a much peaceful place and I know that my God will give your family the strength to get through this.
Barbara Miller
May 18, 2005
To the Taylor Family
It was my pleasure to know your son as sweet and extremely mannerable young man. It is our prayer that God will sustain you in this trying time.
Barbara Miller and Chris Taylor
Marcia Alleyne
May 18, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I am terribly sorry for the loss of such a sweet, funny,and caring young man. May God bring you through this rough time.
Marcia "Boss Lady"
Columbia SC
Keysha Baker
May 18, 2005
My condolences goes out to your family during this time of lost. You will always be remember for your witty sense of humor.
Marie Hamrick
May 18, 2005
To the Taylor Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We love you.
The Hamrick Family
Clara Martin
May 18, 2005
To the Taylor family:
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
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