Very Sad News
I just got word that my friend of 20 years has died. I'll miss you.
CapeGazette.com
Billy Echo Taylor Jr.,
journalist, activist
Billy E. Taylor Jr., 46, of Dewey Beach, passed away Thursday, June 14,
2007, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 7, 1961, in Baltimore, Md., son of Billy Echo Taylor Sr. of
Baltimore and the late Joann C. Gosnell Taylor.
Following his undergraduate studies, Mr. Taylor graduated from the
University of Maryland with a master's degree in computer technology. He was
a writer of short stories and plays and reported for the Coast Press in
Sussex County as well as contributing to other Delaware newspapers and
periodicals. He was an active participant in local Democratic Party
initiatives. In recent years he was a prolific political writer, public
advocate and elected member of the Delaware Democratic 14th District
Committee.
In addition to his father, he is survived by a sister, Rosemary Fitzsimmons
of Mineral, Va.; a brother, Jim Taylor of Powellville, Md.; two nieces;
seven great-nieces and nephews; and many friends.
A memorial will be held at Sunset Park, located at the bayside end of
Dagsworthy Street in Dewey Beach at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, June 21. All who
knew Mr. Taylor or who will miss reading his work are invited.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to
the American Diabetes Association, 100 West 10th St., Suite 1002,
Wilmington, DE 19801.
CapeGazette.com
Billy Echo Taylor Jr.,
journalist, activist
Billy E. Taylor Jr., 46, of Dewey Beach, passed away Thursday, June 14,
2007, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 7, 1961, in Baltimore, Md., son of Billy Echo Taylor Sr. of
Baltimore and the late Joann C. Gosnell Taylor.
Following his undergraduate studies, Mr. Taylor graduated from the
University of Maryland with a master's degree in computer technology. He was
a writer of short stories and plays and reported for the Coast Press in
Sussex County as well as contributing to other Delaware newspapers and
periodicals. He was an active participant in local Democratic Party
initiatives. In recent years he was a prolific political writer, public
advocate and elected member of the Delaware Democratic 14th District
Committee.
In addition to his father, he is survived by a sister, Rosemary Fitzsimmons
of Mineral, Va.; a brother, Jim Taylor of Powellville, Md.; two nieces;
seven great-nieces and nephews; and many friends.
A memorial will be held at Sunset Park, located at the bayside end of
Dagsworthy Street in Dewey Beach at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, June 21. All who
knew Mr. Taylor or who will miss reading his work are invited.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to
the American Diabetes Association, 100 West 10th St., Suite 1002,
Wilmington, DE 19801.