Obituary of Richard Glenn Taylor

Richard Glenn Taylor, 63, of Providence, RI, peacefully
passed away on November 22, 2023, in Providence, R.I.
Richard was born in Providence, RI, to Emma and Charles
Taylor on March 25, 1960. He was a lifelong resident of
Providence, where he graduated from Hope High School,
And was on the wrestling team. He was a salesman and
worked in residential construction. He started the
BROTHER’S CHESS CLUB loved the game of chess
and enjoyed taking the time to teach others the game. In
addition to playing chess, Richard enjoyed live music, and
his greatest love was spending time with his family and
friends. He was always the happy go lucky guy with great
conversation who will certainly be remembered for his
wit, warmth, and kindness.
Richard is survived by his children Brittany (Kyle) Taylor-
Simons, Channin (Montez) Studwell, Toukere Rhodes,
Richard Whitaker and his brothers and sisters, Charles
(Onie)Taylor, Frances (Joe) Myers, Helen Taylor, Ronald
(Nataki) Taylor, Cheryl Taylor, Lisa Taylor, and Denise
Taylor, his grandchildren Brianna Welch, Jade Taylor
Jenkins, Khaleesi Studwell, Jaylece Whitaker, and a host
of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by His
Mother and Father Emma and Charles Taylor, Sister
Barbara Taylor, Brother Gary Paul Taylor, Brother
Frederick Bilal-Taylor, Sister Patricia Taylor, Sister Lola
Taylor, Brother William ’Billy’ Taylor, Brother David Taylor,
and Brother Robert ‘Bobby’ “Champ” Taylor.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, from 11:00am to 12:30pm, followed by a service at 12:30pm in the Mount Pleasant Funeral and Cremation Service, 168 Academy Avenue, Providence. Burial will be private. For further information and condolences, please visit MOUNTPLEASANTFH.COM.

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