Orlando Taylor III

 Orlando Taylor III departed this life on Sunday, January 9, 2022.  Born in Springfield, he attended local schools and worked at The Salvation Army, Gasoline Alley, and Smith & Wesson.  Orlando played football and basketball and loved to travel. 

 Pre-deceased by his father, Orlando Taylor Jr., and three grandparents, Orlando Taylor Sr., Bernita Dukes, and Michael L. Dukes, he is survived by his mother, Adamina Sheniece Eddington;  two brothers, Yusef Marquise Eddington and Shaki Auston;  two sisters, Selayah Auston and Olivia Auston;  his paternal grandmother, Earlene Victoria (Morris) Taylor;  and a host of other relatives. 

The calling hour is 11 a.m. to noon Friday at The Christian Cathedral, followed by funeral services at noon.

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