Tony Taylor

Tony “Red” Taylor, 34, of Three Oaks, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at his home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 4:00 P.M. Sunday at Sommerfeld Chapel, 15 North Barton St., New Buffalo with Pastor Richard Zeiger officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service, beginning at 3:00 P.M. Memorials may be made to the family. Those wishing to sign Tony’s Memory Book online may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com.Tony was born February 12, 1978 in Benton Harbor. He graduated from River Valley High School in 1996. On September 30, 2009, he married the former Jennifer “JJ” Walton in St. Joseph. He had worked part-time for The Body Shop in Three Oaks, and for the last three years was employed as a grill cook at Wendy’s in New Buffalo. “Red” enjoyed performing and listening to rap music.Tony is survived by his wife JJ; his children-Alexis Walton, Brianna Taylor, Alizabeth Taylor-all at home, Arianna Taylor of Michigan City, IN, Marcus James of Arkansas; his mother Gertrude “Gertie” Taylor of Benton Harbor; his brother Carl Taylor of Berrien Springs; his sister Cynthia (Ken) Kemp of Litaonia, Georgia; a large extended family; his best friend like a brother-Karim Mitchell of Michigan City; and other friends too numerous to mention. Red was preceded in death by his father Damtic Fosco.