Christopher Alonzo Taylor, "CL" as he was affectionately known, was born on April 1, 1952 in Sumter, SC to the late Rufus Davis and Ida Mae Seymore Davis. CL entered eternal rest on December 3, 2018 in Varnville, SC.

CL received his education at Easter High School in Sumter, Sc. He was employed at Corn Industrial for many years until his health failed.

He leaves to cherish his fond memories: three daughters: Teresa Sessions of Charlotte, NC, Christa Taylor Wright of Columbia, SC, and Courtney (Tony) Jabobs of Sumter, SC; six grandsons: TJ Wright, Tequan McCoy, Ra'Sean Laurant, Cody McCoy, Derrick Johnson, and Tony Jacobs, Jr.; two great-grandchildren, Khari and Kaloni Laurant; brothers: Harry (Illease) Davis of Philalephia, PA, Charles Taylor, Rufus Davis, Jr. of Buena, CA, Vernard (Sweethazel) Davis and Thomas (Jane) Davis; sisters: Jannet (Ellison) McBride, Rebecca (Larrie) Jenkins of Brandon, FL, Delphine (Jerel) Moses, and Gail (Jeffrey) Tharp of Columbia, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his son, Xavier McCoy; his parents; a sister and brother-in-law, Olivia and Buster Williams; and a special aunt, Izona Mae Roberts.

Public Viewing will be held on Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Mr. Taylor will be placed in the church on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 1pm for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 2pm on Friday, December 7, 2018 at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center 101 S. Salem Avenue Sumter, SC 29150, with Pastor Ellison McBride Officiating.

Family will receive friends at the home of sister and brother-in-law (Dephine & Jerel Moses), 25 Pebblebrook Drive Sumter, SC 29153.