Candy Hall of Fame
Robert Taylor Senior | Class of 1995
Bob was born December 12, 1932 in Brooks County, GA. He attended Quitman High School, lettering in basketball, baseball and football all four years. On two State Champion teams, he earned a football scholarship to Florida State University. He also attended Valdosta State College and Georgia State College.
His sales career in the candy and tobacco industries started with the Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co. He entered the broker business in 1959, and at the time of his induction was president and owner of Burdette Beckmann, Inc. of Hollywood, FL.His wife Sherry, who married Bob in 1956, joined the business, as did their son, Robert Jr. They also raised a daughter, Robin.Bob is the recipient of Florida Tobacco & Candy Association Bear Award, an American Wholesale Marketers Association Candy Ambassador honor, along with many Broker of the Year and Sales- person of the Year honors from various manufacturers.
Candy Hall of Fame | Digital Yearbook 2021
You can find Robert's printed bio and a fun "getting to know Robert" on page 27. Special congratulatory messages from our clients on pages 34-35. Our company message is on page 57, and finally, you don't want to miss the gorgeous back cover that showers Robert with our love and sincere appreciation.
