Ernest Taylor Jr. Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on May 11, 2026, at the age of 73, Ernest Taylor Jr. (Memphis, Tennessee) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Venice Elizabeth Taylor and Ernest Taylor Sr.; and his sisters, Marilyn Faye Taylor and Audrey Lynn Taylor. He is survived by: his wife Lucy Mae Taylor; his children, Beatrice Stephens (Anthony Stephens), Darnetha Taylor, Latisha Shuntae Taylor, Ernest Taylor III, Tammy Scott, Kelvin Payne, Marcus Taylor (Carrie Taylor), Ceavontae Corpettes, Spencer Parker and Wendell Taylor; and his siblings, Frederick Taylor (Vanessa Taylor), Alfred Taylor, Melvin Cook, Terry Cook, Omar Taylor, Quentin Williams and Katrina Taylor. He is also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, extended family members, friends.