January 14, 1943 - April 1, 2025
J.C. Battle & Sons Funeral Home (543 Rockdale Ave, Cincinnati OH 45229)
Thursday 01/14/1943 Tuesday 04/01/2025 Cincinnati
Visitation
Wednesday 04/16/2025 11:00am to 12:00pm
Zion Global Ministeries
9180 Cincinnati-Columbus Road
West Chester Road, OH
Service
Wednesday 04/16/2025 12:00pm to 1:00am
Zion Global Ministeries
9180 Cincinnati-Columbus Road
West Chester Road, OH
Burial
Thursday 04/17/2025 11:00am to 12:00pm
Dayton National Cemetery
4100 W 3RD ST
DAYTON, OH 45428
Obituary
“Well done, thy good and faithful servant…” – Matthew 25:21
Albert Lloyd Taggart, affectionately known as "Lil Albert," entered this world on January 14, 1943, in Selma, Alabama, and transitioned unexpectedly but peacefully on April 1, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio—a city he proudly called home for more than five decades. Though he stood a striking 6 feet 7 inches tall, to those who knew and loved him, he was our gentle giant—quiet until it was time to speak truth, low-key yet fiercely loyal, humble yet unforgettable.
Albert was raised in Selma by his beloved grandmother, the late Mattie Bell Taggart, and his mother, Blanche Theresa Taggart. He was one of five children born to Blanche. His eldest sibling, Ernest Taggart, and his youngest sister, Mattie Lee Taggart, survive him. He was preceded in death by his dear brothers, Jesse James Taggart and W. Jack Taggart.
He carried the love of family deep in his soul and poured that love especially into his nieces and nephews: Kelvin Jones, Tonia (Shane) Taggart Adams, Michael Jones (deceased), Bernard Taggart, Jackie Taggart-Boyd, Cheryl Taggart Wilson, and Nikita Taggart. To them, he was Uncle Albert—the cool uncle who brought the joy: taking them to concerts, fishing trips, drive-in movies, and even the occasional gambling junket. He showed up. Always.
After the passing of his brother Jack, Albert lovingly stepped into the role of “Santa Claus” for Jack’s grandchildren—traveling to graduations, tennis matches, swim meets, and operas, wherever he was needed, never missing a moment.
Albert was educated in Selma, graduating from R.B. Hudson High School before earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Alabama A&M University. He served honorably in the United States Air Force, where his exceptional typing skills led to a quick promotion from food service to an administrative post—an accomplishment that brought his hometown tremendous pride.
In the early 1970s, Albert moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he would live the rest of his life. He enjoyed a long and distinguished career at Procter & Gamble, working as a perfumist in the consumer goods division. Quietly brilliant, he brought the same diligence and humility to his professional life that he brought to his relationships.
Albert was a devoted member of the Elks Lodge in Lockland, Ohio, and could often be found in good company at the Cruise Inn, where he shared stories and laughter with his lifelong friend and brother-in-fun, William “Bud” Mays. Though soft-spoken, he was always present, always protective, and always the one you could count on.
He confessed Christ at an early age and lived a life marked by kindness, dependability, and quiet strength. He lived alone and cared for himself with grace until the very end.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his daughter, Dr. Tamara Taggart, a tenured professor at Yale University; his siblings, Ernest and Mattie Lee; his sister-in-law, Dorothy Taggart; his beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and nephews; his cousin Elane Taggart Douglass; and a host of extended family, lodge brothers, and dear friends in both Selma and Cincinnati.
We give thanks for the life of Albert Lloyd Taggart—one filled with love, laughter, legacy, and light. He was goofy, brilliant, fiercely protective, and endlessly loyal. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten.