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Herbert Taylor Obituary

Herbert E. Taylor was born on June 15, 1922, to the late Evan and Rena B. Taylor in Yale, Va. He departed this life on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, in Highland Springs, Va. He later met and married Mary E. Key, a union which would prove to span more than 60 years. He is preceeded in death by a son, Edward; sister, Addie; brothers, Benjamin and Chester.

He leaves to cherish his memories: two daughters, Vivian Robinson of Mays Landing, N.J., Minnie Boyd of Highland Springs, Va.; one son, Thomas Taylor of Glenn Burnie, Md.; one son-in-law, Johnny Boyd of Highland Springs, Va; devoted ex-daughter-in-law, Barbara Taylor of Emporia, Va.; also one special and devoted niece, Gladys B. Taylor of Richmond, Va. He is a grandfather to Theresa, Thomas Jr., Geneva; and special great-granddaughter, Ashley, with whom he spent most of his leisure time. Also included are a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at noon Friday at Calvary Baptist Church, Yale, Va. Interment will follow in the Taylor Family Cemetery. The staff of Pearson Funeral Service, 556 Halifax St., Emporia, Va., is in charge of the arrangements, www.pearsonandsonfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index from Oct. 9 to Oct. 10, 2008.

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From the Staff of Pearson Funeral Services, Inc.

October 10, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

SHERIFF RAYMOND BELL

October 9, 2008

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING,
YOUR TIME OF NEED MAY GOD BLESS
YOU.

DIANNE WILLIAMS

October 9, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Zenobia Jones

October 9, 2008

Hello Cousins:

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. May God Bless you during this special time.

DAVE AND SAMMIE

October 9, 2008

Saying Good-bye

Sitting here thinking about you,
I here you call my name,
Laura, Laura, Laura

As I turn to see who's calling me
I see no one, only hear your voice.

I glance across the room,
To see if anyone else hears it too.

But no one seems to notice the look on my face.

I miss you so much,
I keep telling you,
But you don't seem to hear me.

Still you're calling out my name, only louder,
As the tears rolled down my face,
I glance around the room,
And see you amongst my family, and friends
The look upon your face says you're peaceful now.

I realized it was time to let you go.
Although I will always love and miss you.

I turn my head to see if anyone notices you.
Then I turn back, and you're gone.

I hear you, so very gently say,
"I love you", "Good- Bye!"
"Bye", I said . . .

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