Arthur Murray Taylor

Arthur Murray Taylor, son of the late Floyd Taylor and Margaret Queen, was born October 22, 1928 in Baltimore, Maryland. He departed this life on April 14, 2009 after losing his battle with lung cancer. He was very close to his mother Margaret. As an only child, he was loved and given a lot of attention by 3 his uncles. Arthur graduated from Frederick Douglas High School in 1946, and attended Morgan State College for a couple of years before serving in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was stationed in Fort Benning, Georgia.On May 8, 1953, Arthur was united in holy matrimony to Vonzella Miller. From this union, a son and daughter were born. Arthur was a transit operator with the Baltimore City Mass Transit System for many years before owning and operating a Sunoco Gas Station also in Baltimore City. After selling the gas station, he became an insurance agent with Prudential Insurance Company, and was celebrated as one of their top consistent producing agents. After many successful years with Prudential, he went on to become an Insurance Broker. He continued to write insurance policies even after he became ill. Arthur was a huge music enthusiast with classical and jazz being his favorites. He often relished his experiences of personally meeting and enjoying live performances by many of his favorite talented artists. He was very witty and quick to capitalize on opportunities to joke. As an eternal optimist, Arthur always saw the proverbial glass as half full because he lived a colorful life to the fullest. Of late, Arthur spent a lot of quality time with his grandchildren and great grandkids; he never missed a birthday, special events or holidays. He was able to pray the Sinnerâ€™s Prayer with his family and accepted Christ as his Savior- having peace in his heart as God welcomed him into his kingdom. Arthur is survived by one daughter Shawn Livers, two sons Glen Murray and Phillip Taylor; daughters-in-law Lori Taylor and Michele Murray; one aunt, Florence Wiggins; granddaughters Latasha Murray, Nakia Murray-Gladden and Mia Taylor; two grandsons Stephen Livers IV and Dillon Taylor; one great grandson Kalen Maddox, nieces, nephews and cousins, and end-stage caregiver Veronica Rogers.

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Arthur Murray Taylor

October 22, 1928 - April 14, 2009