Samuel (Sam) Taylor was born March 17, 1932 to the parentage of Thad Taylor, Sr. and Minnie Taylor in Waxahachie, Texas. Samuel accepted Christ while attending Greater Grove Temple COGIC in Waxahachie, Texas as a child. He received his education in Waxahachie public schools and graduated from Oak Lawn High School. Samuel completed his formal education from Prarie View A & M University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. After college, he went to serve his country as a First Lieutenant and was honorably discharged from the United States Army on October 24, 1962. After retiring from the Dallas City Post Office, he owned a standing vending machine and music company until his health failed. Samuel was preceded in death by his parents, Thad Taylor, Sr. and Minnie Taylor; and his brother, Dr. Thad Taylor, III.