Charles A. Taylor Sr., a resident of Spanish Fort Al., was called home August 18th , 2026. It was his 89th birthday. He was born in Mt. Pleasant TN, August 18th, 1937.

Charles is proceeded in death by his parents James K. Taylor and Gladys Smith Taylor, and his sister, Shirley T. Culp.

He is survived by his wife Sandra D., 2 brothers, Jerry Taylor, and Robert Taylor, (Diane), his 4 children, Joanne T. Powell, (David McGreal), Charles A. Taylor, Jr., (Chuck), (Dawna McNaughton), Scott K. Taylor, (Jennifer), and Deborah T. McLellan, (Debbie), (Jason), 7 grandchildren, Michael S Powell, (Alicia), Charles A. Taylor III, (Sonny), (Lucy), Braxton S. Taylor, (MaryWyman), Madison E. Taylor, (Zack Stachurski). Sage M. Taylor, Sarah E. McLellan, and Blakeley A. Taylor. 2 step-grandchildren, Alex McGreal, (Breanna) and Aaron McGreal, (Hannah). He also is survived by 2 great grandchildren, Hazel Parkes Powell and Tristain Charles Stachurski. He loved them each and every one.

Charles spent his early childhood in Gallatin TN.; he made many friends that he still occasionally got to see at various school reunions.

Charle's family moved to Mobile when he was a teenager. He was a 1956 graduate of Vigor High School in Prichard, AL. He played and lettered in varsity football.

During those high-school years, he met the love of his life, they met on a blind date. Sandra E. Davis, a Murphy High School student, became his wife right after her graduation. They married on May 30th, 1958. Charlie and Sandy remained in love for the next 68 years.

It is also during this time that he met and became lifelong friends with Bernie Cummings. Bernie often came to visit Charles at his home after Charles could not get out. Bernie would sit bedside and they would talk about life, solve the world's problems, and relive their youth. They would also speak about the fact that they were getting too old. They would talk about Vigor and how they would have so much fun running the streets of Prichard. He treasured that friendship and so did his family. Charles and Sandra named their first-born daughter after Bernie's wife Joanne, and Bernie named his first-born son Charles. They are now running the streets of gold.

After high school, Charles enlisted in the United States Airforce, he served 4 years. He was stationed on the Greek Isle of Crete and later stationed at Eglin Airforce Base in FL. They started their family there when Joanne was born. After he served his country he and Sandra moved back to Mobile where they had 3 more children, Chuck, Scott and Debbie. They moved to Spanish Fort, Al. in 1993.

Charles worked for Gulf City Body and Trailer Works for 42 years. He retired as Vice President/Controller in 2009.

Charles was a charter member of the Conde' Cavaliers, 2027 will be their 50th anniversary. While a member he held several titles, President, Treasurer, Marshall and Historian. He helped organize many Conde events, including the yearly Conde' Cavelier Fishing Rodeo. While serving his 2 years as president Charles became affectionately known as Rain-man, it rained on parade night both years, that did not stop them though, they rolled down the streets of Mobile regardless of the rain. The friendships and memories made as a Conde' were some of Charle's most cherished.

Charles loved all things football, especially the University of Alabama Football. He enjoyed the Senior Bowl every year, and USA as well. He was an announcer for his son's Chuck and Scott's football games at Navco Park and IMS. He later did the same for his grandson Michael at Bayside Academy. He attended every game he could.

He loved to bowl, he played basketball at the Downtown Mobile YMCA, loved taking his family on trips to the beach and Disney. He and Sandra were able to travel with friends to Australia, Hawaii, Alaska, and many other great destinations. They loved to cruise the Carnival when it was in the Port of Mobile.

Charles is resting easy now, resting peacefully in the arms of his Father. He is surrounded by those that have gone before him. He is smiling now and watching over those he loved. He is saying, "I did good, life was good, my life was full". "Sandy, I will see you again one day" Charles will never be forgotten and live on in our hearts. Until then,

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