The Foundation
Fannie E. & Samuel C. Taylor
Summer 2011 Volume 2, Issue 2
Farewell to a friend
Samuel C. Taylor Foundation
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founded 1963
R. Irvin Christian: December 29, 1924 - April 5, 2011
aylor Residences lost a good friend and supporter with the death of Mr. R. Irvin Christian on April 5, 2011. Mr. Christian was a founding trustee for the Samuel C. Taylor foundation and served as the chairman of the board for 41 years. He was most proud to be honored as Trustee of the Year in 2002 by the Florida Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. His plaque reads, “In honor of four decades of your extraordinary volunteer leadership and commitment to the Samuel C. Taylor Foundation and its mission, and in recognition of your tireless efforts to provide affordable housing and long-term care services to retirees with modest incomes.” Knowing Mr. Christian as a diligent worker and a man of integrity, Mr. Samuel C. Taylor sought Mr. Christian’s assistance to make his most benevolent undertaking a reality. Mr. Taylor outlined his dream of honoring his wife’s work with the elderly at the Florida Christian Center. As we know it today, The Samuel C. Taylor Foundation supports the
Feature Story Taylor Residences in its mission “to provide individuals age 62 and older with affordable housing in a community that values independence, privacy and dignity.” Mr. Christian put in place and then served as chairman of the first board of trustees for the Samuel C. Taylor Foundation. Born Dec. 29, 1924, he was one of four sons of Lee Franklin and Maude Beasley Christian of Albany, Georgia. He was a graduate of Albany High School and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. In 1946, Mr. Christian went to work for the Atlantic Coastline Railroad and retired as assistant vice president of labor relations after more than 40 years of service with the CSX railroad. He was also a member of the San Jose Church of Christ for more than 30 years. Speaking at Mr. Christian’s funeral service, John Barber, Hugh Johnson and Jim Rice all described Irvin as a quiet, reflective gentleman that continued on page 5
This Issue… Farewell to a friend
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Taylor earns $14K bonus from Birdies for Charity
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Discount tickets for Winn-Dixie Jacksonville OPEN
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Women Veterans of WWII
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Taylor offers home health care
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2011 Annual Employee Continue the Mission
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Memorial Contributions
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Honorariums
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Samuel C. Taylor Foundation Taylor Home • Taylor Apartments Taylor Care Center Taylor Manor • Taylor Villas Taylor Home Health Care