Close to a hundred people gathered Monday, Feb. 3, for the funeral of Cornelius Taylor. Taylor died during a homeless encampment sweep in January.
Taylor, known by his nickname “Psycho,” was laid to rest in a shimmery blue and silver accented casket.
Members of the community sign a banner dedicated to Cornelius Taylor before his funeral at Ebenezer Baptist Church (DorMiya Vance/WABE).
Georgia Sen. Reverend Raphael Warnock presided over his service at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Several family members, including Taylor’s cousin, Darlene Chaney, spoke during the service.
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