Don Everett Taylor departed this life at the age of 74 on February 12, 2023 at Jefferson Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
He was born to the late Rev. James and Florine Taylor in Logan County, West Virginia.

The family later relocated to Bridgeton, New Jersey where Don completed his education and raised his family.

Don was a devoted man who cherished his family. He would frequent Dorney Park and always included his children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces and nephews to join him for a day of fun! He also loved to cut a rug on Thursday nights at Adelphia with his loved ones. Don happily attended every family event he was invited to and the family always enjoyed his jovial spirit. Don made a point of visiting family members near and far, especially the elders. Don quoted Psalm 90:10 to his daughter Melinda during his final hours as appreciation for his longevity.

Don served as mayor of Fairfield Township for two terms and used his platform to ensure that his community would be one of great pride. He retired from Greyhound Bus Lines after 30 years of service.

He was a dear and reliable friend to many and enjoyed going out to lunch with the group named ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out) with his lifelong friends Willie, Jerry, Herbie, Kenny and Bill. Dons' other close friends were Danny Lee and Russell along with his faithful neighbor, Bill Weeks.

Don was pre-deceased by his loving wife Maryann Taylor who was his sweetheart.

Don leaves to cherish his memory; his longtime companion whom he loved, Brenda Thomas, known affectionally to his children as "Mama Brenda." He also leaves his children, Melinda, Newark, De, Monica, Accra, Ghana Don Jr., Vineland, NJ along with 6 grandchildren; Naji (Aleena), Amadi and Trinity Myrick, Naya Taylor, Don III and Summer Taylor, 2 great-grandchildren; Dakari & Azira Myrick and goddaughters, Shnaya Wyche, Tamara Taylor and Christian Griffin. Also, many other relatives and friends too numerous to name them all.

He will also be missed by his siblings; James Taylor Jr., Vivian Meekins (Larry), Vincent Taylor (Raphael), Kristopher, Lisa Griffin (Donald) and Penny Taylor. Don was pre-deceased by 4 brothers; Robert, Preston, Tyrone and Billy Taylor and 2 sisters; Wanda Alston (James) and Linda Dale (James).