Funeral Services for Andwele "Taco" Montgomery will begin at 11 AM on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at New Hope Lutheran Church, 2000 Catalpa Drive, Dayton, Ohio 45406. Family will receive friends and guests starting at 10 AM until the time of Service. Arrangements entrusted to W.E. Lusain Funeral Service.
Andwele Lateef Montgomery, 37 affectionally known as “Taco”, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Friday August 24th at 3:50 A.M. following a fatal car accident.He was greeted at Heavens doors by his father, Lyman A. Montgomery (2000) and Mother, Racine Mack (2014). He leaves behind the love of his life, Kenisha C. Nooks; and four children, ArKeise La’Tron, ArKele LaPreise Montgomery, Hanalah’Ray Iman Montgomery and a blessed seed, Baby Montgomery due in late March 2019.His siblings include: Dwon (Chad) Bush, Keisha A. Jones, Daryl A. Montgomery, Melody (Tomya) Howell, JaQuata West, Marcya’ Wilson (Johnathan) Jackson, Kim (William) Dean, Lyman Montgomery lll, La Simba Montgomery, Tiffany Montgomery, Ly Martin Chattman, Erica R. Looney, Cecelia N. Snow and a host of loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Born in Dayton, Ohio January 26, 1981, Taco was a gifted artist of all mediums. At an early age he displayed a natural talent for music, dance, and art.He played musical instruments by ear and was recognized as an exceptional “Expressionist” and self-taught sketch artist. He was a 1999 graduate of Colonel White High School. In March of 2015 he earned an Associate’s Degree from the International College of Broadcasting in Video Production/Recording and Audio Engineering.He often performed and collaborated with many local artists at popular night clubs around Dayton. Creating music was his passion and it was his life long dream to share all his talents with the world. In fact, he was finishing up his first solo album to be released via social media later this year.
Taco’s greatest accomplishments were his children! He was a dedicated and involved father.He instilled a strong sense of pride and responsibility in them—often sharing thoughts about the seriousness of life, the meaning of hard work, and nurturing their talents to achieve success.All three of his children have been blessed with the same artistic gifts shared by their father. Thus, ensuring that his legacy will shine and live on through them.
There is so much to be shared about our dearest love, Taco!If you were looking for a genuine friend, you could call Taco! If you were looking for honest advice and a hearty laugh, call Taco! If you were looking to uplift your spirits and talk about some of the craziest subjects known to man… call Taco!
But, most importantly, if you were looking for someone with a huge heart filled with musical love for EVERYONE, then there was no one better to call than Taco!
May your music play on forever in our hearts!
He is not lost our dearest love, nor has he travelled far, just stepped inside home's loveliest room and left the door ajar-Anonymous
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Andwele "Taco" Montgomery . We will remember him forever.
