Tyrone Taylor

Joshua Taylor

Patrick Brennan

Robert Lee Williams, Jr.

Kevin Rodgers

Orson Browman

Kevin Goodwin

Ronald Anderson

Kaysha Taylor

Erica Frazier

Kim Means

Alexanderia Cook

Khadijah Sutton

Zanyah Anderson

They say there is a reason,

They say that time will heal.

But neither time nor reason,

Will change the way we feel.

For no one kno ws the heartache

That lies beyond our smiles.

No one know s how many times

We have broken down and cried.

We want to tell you something,

So there won’t be any doubt:

You’re so wonderful to think of,

But so hard to be without.

We cannot bring the days back

When we were all together.

The family chain is broken now

But memories and love will live forever.

The family of the late Anthony “Amp” Taylor, wishes to express their sincere

thanks for the many expressions of sympathy shown to them during their time

of bereavement. Please know that your kindnesses will are truly appreciated

and will never be forgotten. We ask that you keep us in prayer as we traverse

this most difficult road. May God bless you now and always.

Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home

2930 Colonial Drive

Columbia, South Carolina 29203

Willie A. Tompkins, Director

(803) 254-2000

bosticktompkinsinc.com

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now

there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous

Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me,

but also to all who have longed for his appearing.”

II Timothy 4:7-8

We gather today to celebrate

and give thanks for the life of

Anthony Leo Taylor.

Anthony Leo Taylor was born

February 27, 1972 in

Columbia, South Carolina, the

youngest child of the late

Robert James and Minnie Morris. He entered God’s Eternal Kingdom on Monday

October 16, 2017.

“Amp”, as he was affectionately known, was a graduate of Columbia High School’s

Class of 1990. He was a member of Bible Way Church of Atlas Road where he

rededicated his life to be a devoted servant throughout the community. He was

baptized at Rehoboth United Church of Columbia.

Anthony was a person that held his family, friends, and customers very close to

him. He never met a stranger; and to know Anthony was to love him. He was known

for his charming, loyal, and caring traits. When you saw Anthony, you were

immediately drawn in by his contagious and beautiful smile. He never burdened

others with the obstacles he faced, but pushed through daily as a great mentor and

businessman. Anthony was the proud owner of the Food Gallery Soul Food

Restaurant for 27 years.

His memory will be forever cherished by four loving daughters: Kilah Simone

Taylor and Kaedia Cierra Taylor of Charlotte, North Carolina, Amiyah Anthonia

Taylor of Greenville, South Carolina, and Keli Marie Taylor of Columbia, South

Carolina; one granddaughter, Sage Noelle Taylor; five sisters: Mary Miller, Eula

(Ronald) Anderson, Cynthia Warner, Terry (Dan) Crosland, and Sylvia James, and

four brothers: Jefferey Morris, Timothy (Fern) Taylor, Frank James, Stacey

(Michelle) James, all of Columbia, South Carolina. Anthony also leaves three aunts:

Margaret Taylor-Thomas of Newark, New Jersey, Della (John) Lawson, and Eleanor

Morris of Columbia, South Carolina. Anthony had a devoted god-brother, Vito

Williams; a special friend, Sonya White of Columbia, South Carolina; as well as a

host of loving nieces, nephews, other relatives, and devoted friends.

Anthony Taylor, saved by the blood, passed away to the care of our merciful God,

with whom he is now resting in everlasting and perfect peace. As he stated to his

sister, Mary, on his last day on this side of earth, “Mary, you know what? You are

not supposed to cry when a person dies, you are supposed to rejoice!”

When I am gone, release me. Let me go.

I have so many things to see and do.

You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears.

Be happy we had so many years.

I gave you my love and you can only guess

How much you gave to me in happiness.

I thank you for the love you each have shown,

But now it's time I traveled alone.

So grieve a while for me if grieve you must,

Then let your grief be comforted by trust.

It's only for a while that we must part;

So bless those memories in your heart.

I won't be far away, for life goes on.

So if you need me, call and I will come.

Though you can't see me or touch me, I'll be near

with all my love around you soft and clear.

And then, when you must come this way alone,

I'll greet you with a smile and a “Welcome Home.”

The Prelude

The Processional ................................................................................... Clergy and Family

The Opening Song of Praise ......................................................................... Taylor Made

The Scripture Readings ...................................................................... Elder Myrelo King

Old Testament ............................................................................................... Psalm 23

New Testament ............................................................. I Thessalonians 4:13-14

The Prayer of Comfort ......................................................... Minister Lee Alvin James St. Peters Baptist Church

Poem ..........................................................................................................“Our Family Chain” Read by Domesha Anderson

Ministry through Music ................................................................................. Taylor Made

The Witnesses to Life (three minutes please) ...................................... Mrs. Trina Isaac

Mr. Timothy Taylor On Behalf of the Family

Mr. Orson Browman

Pastor James Murray Friends of Anthony

Musical Solo ................................................................................................ Ms. Valerie Isaac

Words of Comfort....................................................... Pastor Randall “Mack” Jackson Assistant Pastor, Bible Way Church of Atlas Road

Ministry through Music.................................................................................. Taylor Made

Recessional

Final Farewell to Our Beloved Amp................................. Bostick-Tompkins Staff (in the vestibule)

1101 Buckner Road • Columbia, South Carolina