Carl Vincent Taylor

"Do not weep as those who have no hope." 1 Thessalonians 4:13. Hope, the mortar that holds together the bricks in the wall of our lives in this world. And as a brick wears out and falls, the mortar fills in the gap created by the brick's passing, making the wall stronger than before. On Friday, March 16, 2007, Carl Vincent Taylor, our strongest brick, fell from our wall. In the moment of his passing, hope rushed in to fill the huge gap left behind. The promise of seeing him again makes us stronger. Below are the bricks that this great man left behind. Carl is survived by his wife, Patricia Simmons Taylor; two sons and daughters-in-law, Carl Dale and Cindy Carmichael Taylor, and Kevin Dean and Merilyn Waller Taylor; and three stepchildren, Tamara Larraine Blough and Tiffany Lynn Bietz and Jason David Tarver Sr. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Kacy Taylor Edwards, Carl Jason "Jay," Phoebe Elizabeth, Chloe Marie and Logan Patrick Taylor; and five stepgrandchildren, Kaitlyn Brianne and Morgan Brooke Blough, Jason David Jr. and Jackson Reed Tarver and Zachary Grant Bietz; and a great-grandchild, Sophie Anne Edwards. He also leaves two brothers and sisters-in-law, Huey Pierce and Ann Wales Taylor, and Dorman Dempsey and Vermel Alford Taylor. Carl was preceded in death by first wife, Patricia Dees Taylor; parents, Elvis Elliot and Ruby Sharp Taylor; brother, Talmadge Elliott Taylor; and sisters, Audrey Lenore Hill and Ruth Ester Lott; and his beloved Boxer, Delilah. Carl was born on June 6, 1931, in Bush. He built many bridges and highways around south Louisianaand retired from Boh Brothers Construction, but he never stopped working, building and helping those around him. He was a member of Pioneers atHealingPlaceChurch, where he enjoyed fellowship with many special friends. He leaves a wonderful legacy. Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Sunday, March 18, was from 5 p.m.to 9 p.m.Visiting resumes at the funeral home on Monday, March 19, from 9 a.m.until funeral service at 11 a.m.Pallbearers will be Randy Taylor, Darryl Taylor, Terry Taylor, Jay Taylor, Gary Taylor and Jason Tarver. Honorary pallbearers are A.J. Blough, Martin Taylor, Frank Turner, Al Burkhalter, Wilman Sheets and Steve Langlois.