Mr. Maurice DeVon Taylor, whom many also called "Moochie", was born May 13, 1970, in Orange County, North Carolina. He transitioned peacefully from this earthly realm to eternal peace on November 7, 2023, with his fiancée Kimberly Matricialyn Kirkland by his side.

He was a God fearing man, whose faith was strong. When he began his transition, he told his fiancée that he was at peace. He was a simple, frugal and creative young man, who loved working with his hands. He was also an adventurous young man, who loved spending time with his kids, camping, fishing and traveling. He graduated from Chapel Hill High, and then eventually earned his degree for Professional Truck Driving, which he did for almost 30 years. He had many trades throughout his life before deciding to join the United States Army in 2007; he served out the unit in Garner, NC, in both active and reserve roles. He completed active duty in Afghanistan from 12/2011 through 11/2012; he received several medals of honor for his service. He retired in 2015 with an honorable discharge.

He leaves to cherish his memories his children Makyla Taylor of Durham, NC; Deja Bates of Burlington, NC; Isaiah Taylor of Sanford, NC; his mother Edna Faye Taylor of Carrboro, NC; his fiancée Kimberly Kirkland of Raleigh, NC: his brother Michael (Christina) Taylor of Raleigh, NC; his brother Lamont Fearrington of Pittsboro; his sister Kimetha (Rodney) Hughes of Greensboro; his brother Waymond (Moe) Ingram of Chapel Hill, NC; his brother Rodney (Sheila) Ingram of Phoenix, AZ; his sister Michelle Fearrington of Marietta, GA; his brother Creighton Fearrington of Atlanta, GA and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.