Lawrence A. Taylor

Lawrence A. Taylor, 68, of Freeport, departed this earthly life Friday, September 8, 2017 in his home. Lawrence was born August 25, 1949 in Freeport, the beloved son of Ulysses and Florence (Landry) Taylor. He served in the Vietnam War for the U.S. Army. Lawrence's work history is never ending; he worked at Modern Plating Company, Freeport City Cemetery and Friends Forever Humane Society. He loved driving his motorcycle and his many Cadillac's. There was never a dull moment in his life, outside of work; he loved fishing and spending time with his family. Most of all he played the lottery, like it was nobody's business. Lawrence was married to his BEST FRIEND and SWEETHEART, Diane (Jordan-Erving) Taylor for 13 years. To this union, they have four lovely children, two daughters, and two sons. Lawrence leaves to cherish his memory to his lovely wife, Diane Taylor; daughters, Melika (Cedrick Chatman) Moore and Ranina Collier; two sons, Mario Erving and Dylan Nortan all of Freeport; two sisters, Jean Walker of Freeport and Florence (Michael McGee) Taylor of Canton, GA.; sister-in-law, Sharon Taylor and loved by a host of nieces, nephews, and nine grandchildren, Samar Chatman, Raniyah Collier, Leona Collier, Levayah Collier, Damario Erving, Isaiah Erving, Anna Erving, Alyiah Erving, and Zyaire Erving. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Ulysses and Florence Taylor; son, Andre Crayton; step-son, Marcus Moore; brother, Jim Taylor; and one niece, Marcia Bankston. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday September 16, 2017 at Burke Tubs Funeral Home. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at Burke Tubbs. Burial will be in City Cemetery. Please sign Lawrence's guestbook at www.burketubbs.com.