Charles Robert Taylor

Charles Robert Taylor was born in Grapeland, Texas on September 28, 1941. His formative years were spent in Grand Prairie, Texas where he graduated from Dalworth High School.

Charles was proceeded in death by Mother, Myrtle (Hicks) Stevenson, Father Tyree Taylor, Step-Father, James Stevenson, Sister, Sarah Johnson Majors, Brother Lynn Taylor, and Mother- In -Law, Arzella Grant.

Charles met his wife, Patricia, at Arizona State University and from this marriage there are three children: Charles Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor, and Erica Webb (Rowland). Charles has three sisters: Mary Pilot, Rose Stevenson, and Karen Hammons. His brothers include Joe Jones (Benita), James Stevenson, Douglas Taylor, and Danny Taylor. Charles and Patricia have seven grandchildren: Robyn Sharpe (Richard), Jordyn Mullen (Michael), Nathan Taylor, Alexis Webb, Olivia Webb, Lauren Webb, Rowland Webb lll, and one great grandson, Rylee Sharpe. Charles will be missed by a host of family and friends.

Charles' entire 30 year Professional Football career was spent with the Washington Redskins. He was an extraordinary football player, scout, and receivers coach for the team.  As a football player Charles received many honors including Rookie of the Year, Receiving Titles, Inducted into The Pro Football's Hall of Fame, The Texas Sports Hall of Fame, and The Touchdown Club Hall of Fame. He was an Eight time Pro Bowl selection, a member of the "Ring of Stars" at Redskin Stadium, and a member of the "Decade of the 70's" NFL Team.

Charles had another passion, fishing. He could be found on his burgundy and gold boat which he named Over the Hill Gang.  Charles also spent many, many hours on various lakes in Virginia and Texas. Charles loved to play golf and participated in various celebrity charity  tournaments including tournaments for Bobby Mitchell and Brig Owens. He volunteered for other charity tournaments and sometimes Charles brought home a prize.

Charles often wore the jackets and shirts he received from the golf events, but he was most proud to wear his gold Hall of Fame jacket. He was dedicated to the community in Grand Prairie, Texas and an amazing Charley Taylor Recreation  Center is located there for all to visit.