Merriett Malachi Taylor
August 13, 1952 ~ February 25, 2023
Marietta Southern Cremations & Funerals
Merriett M Taylor Jr, affectionately known as Peanut, of Atlanta, Georgia, entered God’s kingdom February 25, 2023. He was born August 13, 1952, in Walterboro, SC to the late Merriett M Taylor Sr and Geneva R Taylor and was the second of 5 children.
During his early years, he was a member of The Taylor Gospel Singers (Father, Mother and all 5 children). The group sang on gospel programs all around Colleton County and other surrounding counties in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Peanut even led some songs. He received his early education in the public schools of Colleton County: Colleton Elementary and Colleton High School. While at Colleton High he became a member of the famous Colleton High School Band: The Marching 101 where he was a leader of the greatest drumline ever. After graduating high school, he attended Benedict College in Columbia, SC and graduated with a degree in business administration. After graduation, he moved back to Walterboro and worked as a life insurance agent with Life of Georgia Insurance Company. He also worked as a manager of a Dairy Queen in Walterboro until he relocated to a DQ in Atlanta Georgia. While managing there, he mentored many young people who still remember his advice till this day. After he left his management position at DQ, he worked for Sanderson Industries until he retired.He was united in holy matrimony to Lilla Jean on September 27, 1997, and they spent 25 wonderful years together.Those left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Lilla Jean; his son, Jermaine (S'Arellar) Rowes; step-daughter, Tawanda (Thomas) Mickens; granddaughters; Ja'Mani, Sha'Myrah and Ja'Kayla; step-grandchildren, Rontenez (Yolanda) Flowers, Brittney Flowers and Robert Ross; mother, Geneva R Taylor; brother, John (Angie) Taylor; sisters, Sandra (Rev. Robbie) Bowman and Elizabeth (Doctor) Adams and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his father, he was preceded by his brother, James W Taylor.
Homegoing service will take place at 10:00 a.m. viewing, service starting at 11:00 a.m. on March 9th at Southern Cremations & Funerals, 1861 Dallas Hwy, Marietta, GA 30064
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.y sincere condolences to the immediate family. He will truly be missed. SIP Peanut.
With deep sympathy and heavy hearts our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times.
My fondest memories was working with you at Kiddz, outside of being family to me too. May you rest in the bosom of our Father.
I met “Peanut” when I was in high school. He was the manager at Dairy Queen. He was also our mentor. Taught us about having a great work ethic. Never let us leave DQ at night to catch the bus. He would pile the entire night shift into the ” BIG BUICK” and take us home. His kind heart will definitely me missed.💔
Q: What will you never forget about Merriett?
A: I will never forget how if Merrirtt liked you he loved you and would help you and lead you in the right direction. In 1990 I would be at the back door at Sanderson and he said if you stay at home with your mom why do you stand back here waiting on someone to take you home. Why don’t you just work on getting you a car and that was what I did. That was just one of the memories I have alot. He was a wonderful man.
Peanut was such a loving grandfather! Gave his all in everything he did. Will miss him dearly!
With great sympathy and condolences. You will always be remembered. Now March on in the band for eternity. Your cadences are being heard.
Bishop Joseph King
Learned a lot from this man. Taught me something every time I came to help out at the restaurant back in the day. Good times man I’ll miss ya sir! Praying for my family 🙏🏾
It’s sad to hear you gone but never forgotten. I will always remember our time working at Dairy Queen.
Sleep in Peace my Friend/Cousin
Barbara Taylor