Charles

Taylor Sr.

It is with love that the family of Charles Taylor Sr. announce his passing on November 5th, 2026, at City Hospital in Saskatoon. He passed peacefully, and we are grateful that he has ‘returned home’. 

Charles (a.k.a. L.O.R.D. Funk) was a highly gifted bass guitarist, beginning a long and successful career in Chicago playing with Koko Taylor, Queen of the Blues. He touched the lives of so many through his musical performances, his dedication to mentoring younger musicians, and his generosity of spirit given to all those he interacted with. Left to grieve are his sister, Delores; his partner of 28 years, Crystal; his beloved 8 adult children, including Charles (Stix) Taylor, Deena, Carl, Creston, Ebonie, Joseph and Anthony; numerous grand and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, many good friends and fellow musicians, as well as the myriad of souls he positively impacted during his 75-plus years on this planet. Charles has been reunited with his mother, five siblings, a number of nieces and nephews… as well as James Brown and other master musicians who had been awaiting his arrival. Memorials and Celebrations of Life plans are not yet confirmed but will be communicated to those close to the family in the weeks ahead.

“Music is life itself. What would the world be without (it)…”   Louis Armstrong 

Martens Warman Funeral Home is honoured to be entrusted with the care of Charles Taylor Sr.