11/06/2025
Reuben Taylor, Jr. was born on June 21, 1958, to the late Ruben Taylor, Sr. and Lillie Bell James Taylor in Prestwick, Alabama. He peacefully departed this earthly life on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at his home after courageously fighting a battle with lung cancer.
Affectionately known as “Buddy Taylor” by his family and “The Cement Man” throughout the community, Reuben was loved and respected by all who knew him.
At an early age, he attended Friendship Missionary Baptist Church and later joined St. Luke Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. James E. McGhee, Jr. Reuben was a proud graduate of Leroy High School, Class of 1976. He went on to become the owner and operator of Taylor Sons & Daughter Cement Company, a business that reflected his hard work, dedication, and skill.
Reuben was preceded in death by his parents, Ruben Taylor, Sr. and Lillie Bell James Taylor; his brother, Samson Taylor; three sisters: Nancy Taylor, Mary Howell, and JoAnn Gladney; two nieces: Anita Boman and Ashley Howell; and two nephews: John Anderson and Jayden Howell.
Reuben leaves to cherish his legacy of love, hard work, and humility, two loving and devoted children: LeXander Bryant (Shelby Corley) of Nashville, TN, and Shanequa Bryant (Joshua Dickinson) of Mobile, AL.
He leaves to cherish his memory to the mother of his children, lifelong friend, and devoted caregiver to the end, Drusilla Bryant of Walker Springs, AL. Two bonus children: Llwanna Bryant Rogers (Rev. Darin Rogers, Sr.) of Walker Springs, AL, and Max “Mario” Bryant (LaKeshia Hunt) of Gainestown, AL; a proud grandfather of nine grandchildren: Kaitlin, Mahkia, Zykeria, KeiMari, Darin Jr., Zari, Mason, Sekai, and Zyair, and two great-grandchildren: Taylor and Dalaney; two loving and devoted sisters: Voncille Franks of Chatom, AL, and Peggy Howell of Prestwick, AL; two dedicated caregivers: Christopher Taylor, Sr. (nephew) of Prestwick, AL, and Joneka Anderson (niece) of Prestwick, AL.
Also left to cherish his memory is his devoted aunt, Janie Davis of Mobile, AL; a loving brother-in-law, Juan Howell; devoted best friends: Laura Cooper, Jimmy Jenkins, Coach Eddie Brundige, and Cleon Collins; and close friends: Gene Etheredge, Charles Roe, Andy Tarner, Pastor David Webb, and the entire Bayou Concrete Family; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, the Bryant Family, the Parker Town Community, his devoted friend, Barbara Jean Jackson, The Walker Springs Community, and many other relatives and friends who loved him dearly.
Public viewing Friday November 7, 2025 from 3:00 until 5:00pm at Jackson Memorial Funeral Home. The service will be held on Saturday November 8 at 1:00pm St. Union Baptist Church, Leroy, AL. Interment will follow in the Red Hill Cemetery in Sunflower, AL.
Final life celebration has been entrusted to Jackson Memorial Funeral Home 203 East Ross St. Jackson, AL. 36545