Melvin "Rommie" Taylor

Profile Updated: August 13, 2014
Melvin
Spouse/Partner Connie Murray Taylor
Occupation Retired
Children Russell born 1972; Greg born 1976
Chassity born/ adopted granddaughter 1993
Devin born/ adopted More…grandson 1994
Military Service N/A
Yes! Attending Reunion
School Story

After high school I went to University of Dayton graduating in 1968.
Best Story ," the journey of or basketball team beating beating the number # 1 state rated Chicago Crane High School in over-time at Northwestern's McGraw Statium to go downstate".

Best football story :
was me having a conversation with coach Murney Lazier which in my junior year coach Lazier Walked pass me in the hallway without speaking which caused me some concern ;so I confronted Coach Lazier as to why he didn't greet me in the hallway? He said Rommie,"I don't care if you like me , I want you to respect me"
HOWEVER, AS A RESULT OF THAT CONVERSATION HE ALWAYS WITHOUT FAIL GREETED ME IN HALLWAYS !!

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Jun
16
Jun 16, 2024 at 9:54 AM

Posted on: Jun 15, 2024 at 9:04 PM

Happy Birthday Ollie! I hope you are doing fine. I am looking forward to seeing you at our reunion in September.! We can share some old stories and laugh our butts off!!!
You are the Man!
ETHS We Will Fight For You!!!
Rommie HOF Honorary Captain

Jun
13
Jun 13, 2024 at 11:37 AM

Dana Happy Birthday, I hope you have a great day today! I also want to let you know how much I appreciate how much your dad contributed to the many great memories and accomplishments he made for the black youth in Evanston. You had great parents! Foster School helped develop many great people. Walking to school with you was a great experience.
ETHS We Will Fight For You !!!!'
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Jun
05
Jun 05, 2024 at 11:13 AM

Jack,
Happy Birthday! I hope you have a great day today. Looking forward to our 60 class reunion in September ! I am looking forward to seeing you and have a great conversation. Stay on top of your game.
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May
29
May 29, 2024 at 12:38 PM

Posted on: May 29, 2024 at 12:37 PM

Hello Steve,
I hope all is well and I look forward to seeing you at the reunion. A great time will be had by all ! Thanks for your support and participation.
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May
27
May 27, 2024 at 1:49 PM

Happy Birthday Phoebe! I hope you enjoy your day today. I hope to see you soon.God bless you and your family.
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May
21
May 21, 2024 at 4:58 PM

Carl, Happy Birthday! I hope you are in good heath and had a wonderful day today. I hope to see you and your wife at the 60 reunion in September. I am going to get Foster School classmates to join in for a great time! I know you will have a great time catching up. Talk to you soon. Rommie Taylor HOF Honorary Captain

May
19
May 19, 2024 at 5:23 PM

Fred, I hope you are having a great day today! I am looking forward to seeing you at our 60 reunion in September. Let's catch up and have a great time!
We Will Fight For You .....
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Apr
18
Apr 18, 2024 at 3:15 PM

Sherrie Happy Belated Birthday! I hope you enjoyed your Day ! Don shared he has been speaking with you about the upcoming reunion. Thanks for all your support. I look forward to seeing you at the Reunion !
We Will Fight For You!!!!!
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Jun
24
Jun 24, 2024 at 3:59 PM

Posted on: Apr 18, 2024 at 2:44 PM

Happy Birthday Lillian! I hope you enjoy today's gift to you. I am looking forward to our 60 class reunion. Stay well and healthy. See you soon. I spoke with Harriet Washington about coming to the reunion and she is looking forward to seeing classmates. Take care
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Apr
12
Apr 12, 2024 at 1:24 PM

James , hope you are having a great Day today. I hope everything is going well in your world. I just got off the zoom call for our class reunion that we are planning. I hope you can attend and I will give you a call about it shortly. Again stay well and keep the positive energy coming!

ETHS WE WILL FIGHT FOR YOU.....!!!!
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Apr
11
Apr 11, 2024 at 6:20 PM

Mike Happy Birthday! I hope you enjoy your Day today. I hope to see you at the Reunion with all our classmates in attendance. Stay strong and keep your faith!
We Will Fight For You....
Rommie HOF Honorary Captain

Apr
05
Apr 05, 2024 at 11:53 AM

Donut,
Happy Birthday my friend ! I hope you have a great day planned! Keep active and stay healthy and positive' see you at the Reunion!!!'
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Apr
04
Apr 04, 2024 at 6:26 PM

Happy Birthday Karen! Enjoy your day today. Keep smiling and stay positive !!
Looking forward to our 60th Reunion!
ETHS...... WeEill Fight For You!
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Mar
29
Mar 29, 2024 at 7:21 PM

Posted on: Mar 27, 2024 at 10:45 AM

Happy Birthday Day to my favorite Homecoming Queen ! I hope you and Tom have a great Day planned for you! You deserve the Best!! I am right beside you so stay positive and focused on all that is in front of you. God Bless you and your family.
ETHS we Will Fight For You !!!
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Mar
23
Mar 23, 2024 at 6:36 PM

 

Wow ! What a blow. I am saddened and want to extend my condolences to John's family and wife and classmate Jerri. I always had the most respect and admiration for John. I know it is difficult on all of us to keep expressing these strong feelings for our classmates and their spouses but we have a very special bond that we have formed over the years ( Decades) that makes our classmates SPECIAL !! Jerri and I go back to Skyler Junior High and she has always been kind ,friendly and warm towards me. No head fakes just a great individual with high character and sincere motivations. Again, the ETHS Class of 1964 is the REAL DEAL !!!

I am proud to be A classmate of all our graduating Class.of 1964 . Please oin me in supporting Jerri now and in the future!!!!!

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Melvin "Rommie" Taylor has left an In Memory comment for his Profile.
Mar 23, 2024 at 6:36 PM

 

Wow ! What a blow. I am saddened and want to extend my condolences to John's family and wife and classmate Jerri. I always had the most respect and admiration for John. I know it is difficult on all of us to keep expressing these strong feelings for our classmates and their spouses but we have a very special bond that we have formed over the years ( Decades) that makes our classmates SPECIAL !! Jerri and I go back to Skiles Junior High and she has always been kind, friendly and warm towards me. No head fakes just a great individual with high character and sincere motivations. Again, the ETHS Class of 1964 is the REAL DEAL !!!

I am proud to be a classmate of all our graduating Class of 1964 . Please join me in supporting Jerri now and in the future!!!!!

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Mar
19
Mar 19, 2024 at 9:16 AM

Posted on: Mar 18, 2024 at 5:58 AM

Steve, yesterday I got a text a text message from Arnie Moschin stating yesterday was the 60 anniversary March 17,1964 of our beating Crane Tech at the Super Sectional Game at Northwestern. I congratulated Arnie for hitting that shot from the corner beating the Number Two team in the country! So I called Kenny Wideman (Dose) and Bob Reece to share the news of our 60 anniversary of that game! Thank you for being a large part of the team success supporting the players and coaches all year. What do you remember of our 1964 Basketball ?? team and the joy we shared with the school?
ETHS we will Fight for you, !!
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Mar
17
Mar 17, 2024 at 2:13 PM

Jay, Happy Birthday!!
I hope you enjoy this St, Patty 's day and all that goes with it! Enjoy the Florida weather and I will talk to you soon ! (Friday on Zoom call!)
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Mar
19
Mar 19, 2024 at 11:40 AM

Posted on: Mar 17, 2024 at 2:06 PM

Cherie, Happy Birthday to you on this very special day. I hope you get it all in. Connie and I are doing fine . One Day at a time ! I hope to see you at our 60th Reunion!!!
Best Regards,
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Mar
11
Mar 11, 2024 at 12:07 PM

Betty, again my condolences to you and the family for your loss of Bob Reeder your husband and the 1964 classmate that everyone held in high regard. I appreciate your acts of kindness as you have expressed your sincere gratitude for our classmates of 1964 kindness and compassion for you and your family. Reeder was a Special person that always had positive energy and words to say, He was always sincere ,kind and sharing( especially his stories LOL !) He could always bring a smile,grin or laugh while having a conversation. Reeder will always be remembered as the "Fastest Lineman !"as he would often remind anyone who would listen. Betty , l applauded you for your courage and strength. RIP
Sincere,
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