Tilmon Taylor Motivator Humanitarian Ambitious

Tilmon "Sonny" Taylor was a great guy who had others best interest ahead of his own. His demeanor was welcoming while his heart was for people. He was born on December 20, 1943 to Peter and Odie Taylor in Rayville LA being one of eight children. Tilmon transitioned from this life on December 19, 2020. He attended Eula D. Britton High School, then worked his way and graduated from Southern University in Baton Rouge LA. Upon graduating with a degree in special education, he embarked in a teaching career beginning in Rayville LA, then during a visit with his Aunt Jessie Robinson, Tilmon left going to Alaska falling in love with a new environment. He began teaching in June 1970 beginning a blossoming legacy. His Fairbanks North Star Borough School District education began at Lanthrop High School. After four years of teaching at Lanthrop, Tilmon was offered a position to develop a work study program for special needs students. The program which Tilmon designed is still used this day to assist students with classroom development and essential life skills. After successful expansion of the work-study program. Tilmon advanced to Head Coordinator of Special Education. He oversaw the programs at four Alaska High Schools until he retired. After 29 years as a teacher and administrator, Tilmon continued his public service and involvement in his Fairbanks Alaska Community as a volunteer assisting programs and organizations including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hoops for Scholars Annual Basketball Tournament, Past President of local NAACP Branch, Member of American Legion Post 57 and Civilian Friend of U.S. Army-Fort Wainwright. Tilmon was preceded in death by his parents and one brother John L. Taylor. Left to cherish his memories; one son Delmone Taylor Albuquerque NM, two brothers Cartrell Taylor Houston TX, Sylvester Taylor Rayville LA, four sisters Caroline Landis and Betty Martin Monroe LA, Louise and Florida Taylor Rayville LA and a host of family and friends. Tilmon's services were Saturday December 24, 2020 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe LA.