Eddie Taylor
December 8, 1929 — October 26, 2014
Eddie “Ed” Morris Taylor passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2014 in Mandeville, LA due to heart failure. He was 84.
Ed was born on December 8, 1928 in New Orleans, LA.
He is preceded in death by his mother Carrie Buras Taylor, father Marvin Taylor, sisters Angelina Taylor Kenner, Doris Taylor Kinler, Joyce Taylor, and stepson Scott Schneider.
Ed was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA and Mandeville, LA. He was a Charter Member, and former Director of the Krewe of Bacchus, member of The Christian Brother’s Foundation, and a regular retreatant (Group 51: Yuletide Retreat) at Manresa House of Retreats. Throughout the years he was involved in numerous civic organizations and projects, including “Building Better Boys Through Baseball”, Louisiana Superdome Committee, New Orleans Homebuilders Association, New Orleans Planning and Zoning Commission, and DECA. He built several successful businesses throughout his career, including Gamble Taylor Kitchen Supply and Bassil’s Ace Hardware. His construction company, Tayco Commercial Construction and Development Corp. was considered as one of the premier restaurant construction firms in the City, with numerous builds to its credit both locally and nationally.
Although Ed did not attend Louisiana State University, he considered himself their #1 fan. His Saturdays were consumed with LSU Tiger football, whether in Death Valley, on the road, or in front of his TV. He celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with great zeal. It was his favorite holiday.
Ed is survived by his wife Sandra Schneider Taylor. He is also survived by his former wife, Rita Bova Taylor, his daughter-in-law Janice and son Michael James Taylor, his daughter Elizabeth Ann Taylor, his daughter-in-law Stacey and son Timothy Anthony Taylor, his daughter-in-law Maurya and son Thomas Andrew Taylor, 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, a niece and 4 nephews.
The family wishes to thank the staffs of Pontchartrain Health Care Center in Mandeville, LA and Harmony Hospice of Metairie, LA for their loving care.
As he wished, a private family service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to a charity of your choosing.