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Adrian was born on June 15, 1973, in Meridian, Mississippi to Robert and Sandra Taylor. He graduated in 1991 from Osborn High School in Detroit, MI. He worked for the Detroit Water Department as a Supervisor for 23 years.

Adrian, the eldest of four siblings, was raised to have a strong sense of family. He was the perfect big brother who was willing to assist in any way possible. His home was always open to his family and his siblings. On any given day they would just pop over and spend time visiting. 

As a young man, Adrian dedicated his life to Jehovah and served faithfully for 26 years as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. During his years of faithful service, Adrian served as a Service Overseer and had the added privilege of pioneering side by side with his lovely wife Teela. This zeal lead him to participate in the Special Metropolitan Public Witnessing program and serve as a key man.

Adrian met his wife Teela Tasby at a housewarming party on Saturday, March 11, 1995. In Teela’s words - “In true Taylor fashion, he came up to me and asked my name and phone number...very boldly I might add. But after my initial hesitation, I gave him my number.” This was the start of a romance and on July 12, 1997, they were  married. This beautiful union produced two sons, first Cohen in November of 2003 and then Ethan in August of 2007.

Adrian nurtured the differences in his sons. Cohen enjoyed sports while Ethan was fascinated with nature (some may remember “save the sharks campaign“). But Adrian made sure to give each of the boys individual attention. His goal was to teach them to love others and most of all Jehovah. 

Adrian was a very outgoing but laid back person. In his younger years, he loved playing basketball with his brothers and close friends. They played nearly every weekend with a group who dubbed themselves the “Fab Five”(Justin, Korey, Kelly, Mike, and Tiger). As he got older, with less time and more responsibilities, he still found a way to play sports, but this time online with his oldest son Cohen and even his wife - with the lure of a new pair of shoes.

For those who knew him, the name Adrian Taylor will bring to mind a man who was committed. He took all of his responsibilities seriously. He was a hard worker and a loving husband, father, as well as a loyal friend. His comments, his talks, and his prayers revealed the depth of his spirituality and the closeness of his relationship with Jehovah.

Adrian “AD” Paul Taylor passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 in Ann Arbor, MI at the age of 46. He leaves to cherish his memory:  his loving wife Teela Taylor;  two sons Cohen and Ethan Taylor; parents, Robert and Sandra Taylor; mother-in-law Jessie Tasby; grandmother Jessie Huddleston; sister-in-law Mercedes Choike (Joseph); two nieces Princess and Paris; three nephews Khalille, Kyron, and Deangelo; three siblings Justin Collins Taylor (Tanika), Horace Joshua Taylor, and Lauren Meredith Taylor; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.