Robert Moses "Frenchie" Taylor, a materials distribution manager, died of a heart attack Monday at his Gwynn Oak home. He was 75.

Mr. Taylor was born in Kingston, N.C., and was a child when his family moved to a home on Pennsylvania Avenue.

After graduating from Carver Vocational-Technical High School, he attended what is now Morgan State University.

He was a public relations manager for 28 years for WeinschelEngineering Co. Inc. in Annapolis until retiring in 1975.

That year, he became manager of materials distribution for the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel.

A former longtime member of Gillis Memorial Church, Mr. Taylor became an active member in 1994 of Arlington-Lewin United Methodist Church, where he was recently elected president of its board of trustees.

One of Mr. Taylor's hobbies was cooking.

"He was the church caterer and enjoyed cooking for church suppers and family gatherings. He also liked cookouts," said his wife of 53 years, the former Delores Bennett, a receptionist at Village Management in Cross Keys. "He was known for his fried chicken, candied yams, and macaroni and cheese."

He was an avid sports fan and maintained an interest in current affairs.

Mr. Taylor was a member of Sigma Phi Sigma fraternity and the Arch Social Club, where he had served as treasurer and president.

Services were held at his church Saturday.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Robert Michael Taylor of Baltimore and Stanley Taylor of Virginia; a daughter, Roslyn Michelle Taylor of Gwynn Oak; three brothers, Melvin Taylor of Catonsville, Frederick Taylor of Baltimore and Michael Taylor of Highlandtown; two sisters, Algeane Williams of Baltimore and Sheila Williams of Gwynn Oak; two grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.