March 14, 1957 – 2026
A Remembrance
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A Wish He Always Had
We would appreciate any special time Keith made you laugh.
Have You Ever Wondered...
"Don't know who that is? Neither did Keith."
Keith's Senior Yearbook Quote
Good Qualities Need No Advertising
— Keith Taylor · Voted Wittiest
Who Keith Was
Autism doesn't make you a good person.
Keith brought a certain purity to the world that touched many people. I know that he touched me — and I bet he knew your birthday.
Keith knew just about everyone in Picayune. For the most part, people were kind to him and would take a moment out of their day to talk. He remembered every single one of them.
The Man, The Myth
Keith has a cat joke or 2 or 5 for you.
Everything he ate was rated on a scale of 1 to 10. It was always an 11.
He just couldn't understand how anyone could enjoy math or science.
Things You May Not Know About Keith
Born March 14th — Albert Einstein's Birthday
Keith scored in a high school basketball game
Keith could beat you in chess
Keith was very good — I mean "well" — at Grammar
Keith loved pizza... but only cheese
Keith received peppermints almost every year of his life for Christmas
Keith knew your birthday — including the year you were born
Keith had 17 cats named Pixie, a couple named Misty, and one named Lilly
Keith knew every song that hit the Top 40 charts — in the entire history of the Top 40 charts
If he didn't like something, he could "take it or leave it"
In Their Own Words
The people who knew Keith are sharing their memories. If you have one, we'd love to hear it.
Keith loved "Let Her Dance" by the Bobby Fuller Four. Every time it would be over he would say, "I just have to hear that one, one more time."
From the Tribute Wall
Friends and family have been leaving notes of condolence on Keith's obituary page. Here are their words.
I knew Keith back in the late 70's. He had an amazing ability to remember teams, scores, wrestlers, and so much more. He was a good friend and was even present for my wedding in Mobile, AL 1983. He was a super cool guy.
So happy to have known Keith Taylor and always looked forward to chatting with him at church! I could always learn something new from Keith.
Going to miss talking about Don Williams after church with Keith. RIP
Keith, your presence in this world brought joy to so many. I hope you were greeted by many beautiful cats in heaven! All my love to you!
Sincere condolences to Dean, Angela, Bob, and the family. Keith was always a bright light when we grew up together in Gentilly Woods and when visiting the Taylors after they moved to Picayune. Keith, rest easy and rejoice in God's arms my old friend.
I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers for his family 🙏🏽
Oh my goodness. I always loved seeing him. Always so sweet. I always felt like his memory was a blessing and gift! He was always pure joy 🩵 praying for you all
Praying for the family 🙏
So sorry for your loss 🙏🏻. The way that he could recall events, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. was amazing.
So sorry. Praying for the family during this difficult time.
Keith in Motion
A Moment with Keith
A Moment with Keith
A Moment with Keith
Keith's Funeral Service
Keep His Memory Alive
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What Some People Had to Say
For the most part, people were kind to him and would take a moment out of their day to talk. He touched more lives than he probably ever knew.