Mr. Taylor Corey Gibbs
(March 1, 1988 - November 17, 2023)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC
Viewing Date & Time: Saturday, December 2, 2023 / 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Funeral Location: Oak Grove Baptist Church, 1063 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC
Funeral Date & Time: Sunday, December 3, 2023 / 1:00 p.m.
Interment Location: Lincoln Cemetery, 4900 Farrow Road, Columbia, SC
Oh Dear Taylor, I just recently learned of your passing and it’s so hard to accept that you are no longer here with us. It seems like yesterday when we last spoke, and today my head is spinning with disbelief that you’re gone from this earth. No more phone calls just to say hello or just casual conversations about life in general. I know that you had big plans to move back to Florida, so that you can be near your beautiful daughter. Each time we talked you often mentioned your baby girl and how much you miss her. You had a heart of gold and made a positive impact on those who crossed your path. I met you through Edison, and from that day forward it seemed as though it had been for a lifetime. I will always remember a young man (Taylor) with a big caring heart, respectful, intelligent, a passion for music, and that big beautiful smile no matter your circumstances, always stood out. I pray that each and every day that passes God comforts your love ones. Beautiful memories lives on. Love you like my own son.
My sweet Tay. Where do I start? You were one of the sweetest souls a person could encounter. We bumped heads but would always be good by the end of the conversation. You came into my life at the perfect time. You were there in a time I didn’t realize I needed anyone. Our last FaceTime call you were so happy to see me. I hate I couldn’t talk like we normally would. I texted you just 2 days ago when I heard the song you used to sing to me, our song you would say “On My Way Home”. When I saw it turned green I just assumed I texted the wrong number. Ever in a million years would I have guess you were gone. I’ll forever miss and love you my friend. To mom and daughter, Tay talked about y’all all the time. You were his world. I pray peace you both in this time.
My sympathy goes out to the family and friends. You were an amazing instructor! You will greatly be missed 🌹
T.GIBBS
As I sit here, reflecting on the moments we shared and the journey we embarked on together, I’m overwhelmed by the realization that there are things left unsaid between us. It pains me to admit that I never had the chance to express just how profoundly important you were to me.
Life has a way of rushing by, and sometimes we find ourselves caught up in the hustle and bustle, leaving sentiments unspoken. It’s in those unspoken words that the deepest regrets take root. I find myself grappling with the ache of missed opportunities, the chance to tell you how much you meant to me, and how your presence illuminated my life in ways I never anticipated.
Now, as time has slipped through our fingers, the cruel reality sets in – the chance to convey the depth of my feelings has evaporated. It’s a painful truth to bear, and I wish I could turn back the hands of time to seize the moments when such declarations could still be uttered.
I want you to know that your impact on my life has been profound and everlasting. Your laughter echoed in my happiest memories, and your support became the foundation upon which I built my strength. Yet, in the complexity of life, I never found the words to adequately express the gratitude and love I harbored for you.
I will be praying for your daughter to find peace and hope after this empty void you left. You loved her with all your heart and I admired that.
With regret and a heavy heart,
AV
Man… I’ll never forget the last conversation we had.. My best experience at SAE was being in your class. SUPERSTAR GIBBS I’LL NEVER FORGET YOU!! REST IN POWER 📿🙏🏾☀️
So much to say but no more time to say it, I will miss us fussing about not having everything I needed to make my sandwiches lol, and your smile would light up the darkness room during the toughest times. You may not be physically here anymore but your spirit is and I know I will get to talk to you again ❣️
So sad to see you go bro! I pray for your family that you have left behind in the flesh. May your spirit continue to watch over them and guide them. I really enjoyed the intellectual conversations that we had at SAE Atlanta. You are truly missed. Rest up! Vaya con Dios, mi hermano!
Prayers to the family, TayG, this has been hard to accept. We meet back in 2016 at SAE, you were always a positive person always lifted everyone up & kept a smiling face. You always talked about your daughter & mother, they were your pride & joy. I could go on & on about the type of person you are but it’s time for you to rest now. No more worries or stress God got you now. Class of 2017 we love you. TayG Dope Drumz. 🥁🥁 You will be missed.
My condolences to Taylor’s family and friends. I taught Taylor in high school and we had been in touch through the years since he graduated. I will miss his kind heart, beautiful smile, and random conversations.
Praying for strength and comfort. It is so very hard for a mother to lose her child. I pray that you all are flooded with happy memories during this time of deep sorrow. Sending hugs and love.
Sending My Condolences And Prayers To Taylor Gibbs Family And Friends. Taylor Will Truly Be Missed By All. Fly High Tay. Get Your Rest❤️
Im going to miss the way you talk and smile little bro and you always carried yourself as if you was a SUPERSTAR! you will never be forgotten and i can remember when i first met you 21 years ago you was the same sweet and smart young man you are now but i Know youre an angel in Heaven smiling down on me and my sister latisha and everybody else that you have touched and made a POSITIVE impact on! you were always kind and eager to help others no matter what the situation was and you will forever remain in MY heart little bro!
LOVE ALWAYS,
POOKIE
Taylor Gibbs. My little big bruh, my ninja, my Principles of Sound Instructor, my spiritual life wisdom. Tay Gibbs evoked beautiful positive energy and dropped joules along his journey. Our Season was so short but truly an honor to have been blessed by an angel. Boy you know you are missed and truly loved. Yeah bruh, Iffay gone definitely bless that track in your honor and Chophouze gone put it together. We Miss You Bruh.
Your Energy VIBRATIONS went off the Richter went you went HOME. I felt you Bruh.
Rest Blissfully In Heaven
IFFAY
Superstar Gibbs. The name in my phone for somebody who really shined in my life and help me see I can really achieve anything. I used to always come and yell 🗣️SUPERSTAR GIBBS and like clockwork you’d say “NAWWWW MAN YALL THE SUPERSTARS” always positive. Always trying to uplift somebody. One of the dopest souls I ever was blessed enough to meet. Thank you for everything you did. I love you bro until next time.
Such a beautiful soul, who will be deeply missed. Taylor, you will never be forgotten as you will remain in our hearts forever. Rest peacefully. Until next time, I love you always fam.
xoxo
Endia
TayG! My brother and former talented student! I am so proud of who you have become and it pains me to see RIP by your name! It’s ironic that just before I found out about what happened I had just showed someone the video of our performance at the Township, which was your shining moment! Get your rest young man! One love ! TPI4Life!!
They say the candle that burns twice as bright burns half as king if that’s the case it’s amazing you made it this long. Bro you were a good soul and are incredibly missed. Love you man. See you on the other side.
It takes one moment, one person, and one interaction to change the course of someone’s life forever. Having you as my first teacher at SAE was needed. Without you, I would not have made friends, I would not have stepped outside my shell and talked. You forced me into conversations I was sweating bullets in 😂 also because of you, I have 1 really GREAT homie and without that force nudge, I would still be in my shell… Thank you for pulling me out of my own darkness and getting me out of my own way. I love you forever and still waiting on my sheet music lol
Dear Nephew, though we had but one brief time together. It was most memorable and cherished. It’s always a hard thing when a bright light no longer shines. You will truly be missed and remembered
Professor Gibbs at Sae institute, had a heart of gold, and it shows he was one of those rare people who would stop you and just talk to you about life about how to get better in your career etc and a all round good person and that’s rare these days and I’m truly blessed as a student have had him as a teacher, but more importantly have him as a friend because he was truly spectacular and so many in so many ways sincerely, Donovan Montgomery
Taylor, you have a great spirit that will truly be missed. From your contagious smile and positive attitude will be greatly missed. You have made a wonderful mark on so many. My prayers are with your family and everyone you have touched. Much love and respect for you. The SAE Atlanta family and students will miss you. I am grateful and blessed to have know you. God’s angel gained his wings.
Henrietta, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your Son. My payers are with you & your family.
Gibbs, man you have always been a blessing to us all. Since we met we were locked in like we had known each other for years. Truly an inspiration to everyone around you and always so positive! You have a legacy that will live on and we will do our best to keep it going!
Lil bro,
You always called me Big Bro from the time you were in one of my first classes as an instructor. I watched you grow from a student, graduate, professional, and educator. You had a passion and love for what you did everyday, and you always had a smile on your face. Our talks about life and brother hood is what I will miss the most. I want you and everyone to know how proud I am of you, and thank you for calling me your brother. We will make sure to honor you legacy, and let everyone know that your name will live forever in so many of our hearts. I love you bro, and miss you and do not know how we will move on without you. I know you would tell us to keep going, put your fist to your chest and say LOVE!!! Until we meet again LOVE!!!!
Only to have met you for a moment but to have loved you from that moment on. Thanks for the lasting impression you left on my heart. You had such an amazing personality. So glad God allowed us to reconnect.
Love Always Cuz ❤️
His last words to me were “it isn’t me, it’s God!” We dapped, he turned and got on the elevator. That’s the last time I saw Gibbs. He meant more to me in 6 months than people I’ve known for years. Peace and love to the family, rest well Professor Gibbs, you will be woefully missed.
Professor Gibbs was always so full of light, joy, and humor. He always had such a positive attitude and outlook on life, education, and business. He was a great mentor, even though I was not in his class, he always took the time to help me when asked. He had substituted for my classes a few times, and it will always be a memorable experience. What’s good Mr. Gibbs, sending you fist bumps to heaven. My condolences to the family. He will be greatly missed. What an amazing soul, we will keep the inspiration you gave us alive and well. See you the other side Gibbs.
To the honorable professor TayG!!! It was an honor to meet you and have you on this segment of my journey! You taught me a lot in school and out of school. You just helped me get through the passing of my own father and grandmother and now it feels like I just lost a brother I never knew I needed! Rest in the power of the percussion my brother!!! 🕊️🕊️🕊️
Professor Gibbs was one of the best professor’s I had at SAE. He was always so positive and gave encouraging feedback. He always spoke to everyone and mad sure he stayed in contact with his students. You will be missed dearly.
Sending my deepest sympathies to his Mother, Father, Daughter and extended family. You all will forever be in my prayers. ❤️
God you’re so worthy! Wow! He gave us the pleasure of knowing and loving Taylor! My best friend, my ear, my mentor, my first love, I’m going to miss you. From 7th grade to present you have never left me. I will forever cherish our love & friendship! His energy to always keep thriving, that big bright smile, old soul and beautiful spirit will be remembered here on earth. Our many long conversations will always hold a valuable meaning. No doubt about it. Taylor was always star destin for greatness…always on the go trying to find his purpose without knowing he was already living it. I always told him that! ☺️ Taylor beat your drums like you’ve never beat them before for the heavens to hear your greatness! See you next lifetime my love. Your truly missed!
Love always,
Tiara, London, Leila, & Leir
I will always miss my friend and colleague. You were loyal and fare. Rest in Peace, brother.
Dr. Oleg Vollenweider
your spirit will forever live on! Your vibe was contagious and you made everyone around you feel like they could do anything given their best! I’ll always remember that and live through you LLTGibbs!
RIP Mr Gibbs 🖤
Taylor you will truly be missed. I’m gonna miss your smile. You was definitely a great person to be around. I am glad to have met you. Keep playing those drums in heaven. #Raiders4Life
Wow I wasn’t your student, but I am grateful to have the opportunities I have had to become acquainted with you and learn from you. I remember thinking you were a student. I am thankful to have had a great laugh as our final interaction. Thank you for your heart and thank you for making sure we knew your name. Long Live GIBBS!
You made the first and greatest impression on your October 2023 principles of sound class. We will never forget how radiant you are and how you truly lit our path on this journey. You became not only our fav teacher but our friend. My friend.
Thank you forever.
Your Assistant Teacher,
Nani
R.i.P Professor Gibbs
First, I would like to send my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Taylor. You were so talented bro. You truly going to be missed Tay G. #Raiders4Life
R.I.P. Gibbs !
I will miss you so much Tay! Sweetest person I ever met in this lifetime. Sleep peacefully ❤️
Tay G was one of the first people I got cool with who wasn’t from Miami. He took me to unk crib to vibe and we were like long time buddies. Definitely not a good feeling to see this and make this post. SIP my boy.
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Rest easy Cousin. You are missed. May God grant peace in this time of sorrow.
You will be missed fasho Broski! Love ya bra!
Long Live our brother Tay G! We love you, your name will live through all that you’ve touched through life or teaching! From the Met to the 🌎, you’re LEGENDARY now! May we pray for strength for his family in his transitioning because we all know he’ll be deeply missed 🕊️🙏🏽
My condolences to Tay parents, daughter and family. He was my coolest, truest, and dearest friend. His impact on my life is just beyond words.
I love you Mr. Dope Drumz and will miss you dearly.
Til we meet again. 🖤
I love you bro always and forever get your rest 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Taylor was my son (Jonathan Myers) BEST Friend from Satchel Ford 2nd grade, Sanders Middle and graduated from WJ Keenan High School. They remain friends until his untimely passing. Taylor had the sweets spirit, kind and beautiful smile. My son shared that he spoke with Taylor the day before his passing and this news has changed his life.
Sending sincere condolences to Theresa and Heneretta Gibbs.
Love alway and forever
Christopher and Doris Cochran
In giving all honor to God, I convey my deepest condolences to the family of Taylor Gibbs. I am very thankful to have worked with Taylor at SAE Institute in Atlanta, GA. Taylor’s passion for music and his energy for life was inspirational to the staff and students on campus. In such a short time I am glad Taylor and I transcended colleagues and became friends. His contagious smile and loving and respectful demeanor will be missed greatly. Farewell my good brother. We love you! …DrJ
My condolences first to the family of Tay G. I had the pleasure of meeting Tay G in college at Edward Waters University. We both marched in the band together and every since then he had become my big brother. Especially when we both found out we were from South Carolina. We had that brotherly sister bond. Get your rest now brother. No more pain and to be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord. Love you always. Kia
May God bring comfort and peace to the family and friends. Tay-G your presence will be missed. So you and E. Wade together again, don’t be up there showing out taking over the music department.
Rest easy Tay-G
Wish I would’ve gotten to know you better when you would come over to the house with Sheena and talk get your rest. Love you.
Taylor you will always be remembered and loved. Deepest sympathies for my Gibbs family, praying for your peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Condolences to the family. I’ll miss you bro. The first person to ever play the quads the way you did
My deepest condolences for the family and friends. Sleep well Taylor.
I enjoyed learning about music theory in your class, and how you told me “never second guess youself” stuck with me and for that I thank you. You will be missed and I wished we could have had a studio session together and make some great tunes. Prayers and condolences to your family rest easy.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
REST UP MY BOY GONE TO SOON BUT NEVER WILL BE FORGOTTEN AZ!!!!!! Sending my condolences to the family
Pain is weakness leaving the body. There is no more pain Brother . Love You Bro. You will be missed
Love you forever my friend.
To the Love of my Life,
Your Essence is always with me and the memories we created will never leave me & die. Everyday, I’m trying to adjust in my life since your passing and it’s hasn’t been easy without you. Your soul was admired by many and your presence alone helped/changed all the lives you encounter (as a friend, a father, an instructor, a son, etc). Our love was pure, divine, and infinite. I’m in love with you, always bae! I’ll see you next Lifetime ♾️!
Taylor you really are one of the real ones. I will never forget your positivity, your love to help others and your passion for music. You will forever be in my thoughts everytime I hear any drums any kicks any snares. I didn’t know you outside of college nor your family but I pray that you all stay encouraged. Rest in Peace Mr. Gibbs God needed you more
Drun on in heaven my G.
I Love you brother. I will miss you so much. Rest easy.
I’m just going to miss you and that beautiful smile and positive attitude. Rest In Peace
-you big sis
Rest in peace Tay G we will miss u bro 🕊️
Rest in peace Tay G we will miss u bro 🕊️
My condolences goes out to the family. You will be in our hearts always. Praying and loving you all always.
The Taylor Family
To the family my heart, love and prayers are with you. To my Godson/Son, from the very first time we met, you captured a special place in my heart; you became another son to me and I could not have loved you more if I had given birth to you. Your presence and light will be forever missed in our lives and our home. Thank you for loving us and allowing us to love you as fam. We miss you baby. Love Ma Hunni and your brothers.
PS: Don’t be up there in Heaven flashing that big ole pretty smile…love you baby…
I will miss you my brother. You always checked in to make sure that everyone was okay.
prayers to the family and friends 🙏🏾
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May he travel in peace! Peace to the God!