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Donnell Taylor Obituary
Taylor, Donnell Born March 21, 1967, passed away May 13, 2006. Leaves his wife, Carolyn; parents, Dorothy and Willie; brothers, Raymond and Alavar; two nephews, Ray Ray and Pooh. He loved Boxing and he was a "True Thoroughbred, not a loaf of bread". Services will be held Saturday, May 20, 2006, Wake: 11 to 12 noon, and Funeral: 12 noon to 1 p.m., at New Divine, 7623 S. Halsted, Chicago, IL.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Maeoma Hegwood
June 9, 2006
Donnell was such a gentleman, soft spoken and very kind. He was a fine young man someone a mother and dad could be proud of, Donnell loved his family and was loved by those who was blessed to have been a part of his life. We will really miss him, and we are happy to have shared a part of his life.
Burt & Mae Hegwood
RICKY LANAS
May 19, 2006
I BOXED WITH MY BROTHER JEFF MANY YEARS. I ALWAYS REMEMBER DONNELL AT ST ANDREWS GOLDEN GLOVES TOURNEMENTS. HE WAS ALWAYS SMILING AND MAKING YOU FEEL GOOD . AFTER I FOUGHT HE WOULD ALWAYS SAY NICE COMMENTS. SEEING HIS PICTURE AND NAME TODAY DEEPLY SADDEND ME. WE LOST A GREAT PERSON AND GOD BLESS .
Linda & Claude Davis
May 19, 2006
I first meet Donnell when my husband Claude decided to manage a boxer for the Gloden Gloves. Donnell was a true gentlemen he always held the door open for me and always had a kind word to say to me. Donnell was a great trainer and will be deeply missed in the boxing world. I will truly miss Donnell. Keep those fighters in line Donnell.
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