Desmond Christopher Taylor, 33, of New Orleans, died on Sunday, September 19, 2010. He left two children, Desmond Jr. and Desanae’ Taylor, and a large extended family including parents Eddie L. and Iris Barnes Taylor and several siblings. A funeral service was scheduled for Saturday, September 25, 2010, at New St. Matthew Baptist Church on Gordon Street with interment at Mt. Olivet Mausoleum.

The published notice concentrates on the family gathered to mourn and does not provide details about how he died or mention any criminal investigation, arrests, or suspects. The account frames his life through relationships and community rather than circumstances of death. If anyone knew Desmond, his family, or has information about the events surrounding his death, please share what is known.