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1963
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W. Kent Taylor Obituary
MECHANICSVILLE/MARION
Kent Taylor, beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend passed away at 4:57 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2020.
Kent was a 1981 graduate of Colonial Heights High School in Colonial Heights, Virginia, and he was a 1985 graduate of Emory & Henry College. He enjoyed acting in many plays during high school and college and spent a summer during college acting in the Smokey Mountain Passion Play. Kent’s interest in computers and electronics . . . Seriously? Who cares about this crap? An obituary isn’t a resume. Kent loved cats, his cats, and a few others. Kent did not love Byron’s and Bruce’s dog Muffin. He shamelessly danced a jig when Muffin died. Kent loved the Beatles, home improvement shows on HGTV, The Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, role-playing games, science-fiction, and as one friend said, “other stuff of nerds.” Kent did NOT love people touching his stuff. Kent did NOT love people who did not use the English language “good.” (Haha!) Kent loved little kids, and they loved him. Maybe because he was able to maintain a level of happiness and curiosity that eludes most adults. He loved Disney World, Donald Duck, and Spider-Man. Most of all, Kent loved his family, the one he was born into and the one he created for himself with his friends.
He is preceded in death by his mother Janice Owens Taylor.
He is survived by his father William A. Taylor of Wytheville, Virginia; sister Kim Taylor Christopherson (Brent) of Kalispell, Montana; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00PM on Monday July 27, 2020 from the Bradley’s Funeral Home Chapel in Marion. Interment will follow in the Rose Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00-12:00PM on Monday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley’s Funeral Home of Marion is serving the Taylor Family.
Memories and Condolences
for W. Kent Taylor
Bruce Webb
July 18, 2025
You are missed so much our dear funny and forever loved friend/ brother Kent ❤
Tammy Foster
July 18, 2025
5 years without you smile, 5 years without your contagious laughter 5 years without your hugs and our dinners out at Texas Roadhouse. You are missed so much Kent. Bruce talks about you a lot, his best friend. Your niece Kimberly has a baby boy now. You would have loved Wyatt. We love you and will always remember you. See you again one sweet day.
Bruce and Kent being funny , the best of friends!
Tammy&Bruce Webb
July 18, 2024
Kimberly with her Uncle Kent and aunt Rose
Tammy&Bruce Webb
July 18, 2024
Bruce, Kent, Tammy and Rose celebrating Tammy´s birthday at Texas Roadhouse
Tammy&Bruce Webb
July 18, 2024
Texas Roadhouse: Uncle Kent, Kimberly and aunt Rose
Tammy&Bruce Webb
July 18, 2024
Texas Roadhouse: Rose, Kent, Tammy and Bruce
Tammy&Bruce Webb
July 18, 2024
Tammy&Bruce Webb
July 18, 2024
We miss you so much our dear, sweet, funny friend. We will see you again some day, love you Kent! ❤
Tammy Foster-Webb
July 18, 2023
It’s so hard to believe it’s been almost 3 years without you Kent. Bruce misses you so much , as we all do. We know you are smiling down on us, and making the angels laugh too. Always and forever in our hearts! Love you Kent, ❤
Tammy/Bruce Webb
July 29, 2020
What is there not to say about Kent? He was a Awesome person, wonderful friend to us all, especially my hubby Bruce Webb. We will never forget you sweet guy, all of your jokes and making us laugh. RIP we will see you again someday my friend. ❤
Brock Wood
July 27, 2020
Goodbye, old friend. You are missed. Rest in peace.
Marty Free
July 27, 2020
A fond farewell to you, brother Kent. You will be missed always. You were my best guide to the places of the War of Northern Aggression (as you always phrased it), and I enjoyed all our trips. Thank you for being nicer to Nan’s cats than me, a finder of alligators in Mechanicsville, a comforter and visitor, with Rose, to Debbie Beeler, and a good example to my children; remembering John wanting to be known as “Little Kent”.
Tamara Kingsland
July 27, 2020
Huge loss for us. Kent was a one of a kind. Quick witted, smart, articulate, and hilarious. He got his humor from his Dad and his enormous heart from his Mom. The rest of him was wholly original. I loved being around him. We bantered, but he always got the better of me. I so want to have an exchange with him now. I know he is now in a much better place. I am comforted that he is being welcomed by my Aunt, my Grandmother, my Dad, Jamie, and many others who loved him so much! I miss you already! Rest easy, William Kent Taylor. Until we meet again!
Carolyn Stamper
July 27, 2020
Bill, So sorry to learn of your son's passing. My deepest sympathy. Prayers for you and your family. Carolyn Stamper
Troy Sharpe
July 26, 2020
What can you said about Kent that he didn't already say about himself. :)
If only we could play World in Flames with Steve one more time. Both Gone too soon.
You WILL be missed.
Jeanie Graves
July 26, 2020
I remembered him in school! He was so full of life! I'm sorry i never was able to see him person again! My condolences to the family!
debra clements
July 26, 2020
With a nickname like Kentato, is there need to say anything more? You will be missed, my friend.
William Anderson
July 26, 2020
That smile. you couldn't be unhappy for long around Kent. The world is a little darker today.
Baker and Opal Testerman
July 25, 2020
Bill, we were very sorry to learn of your son passing away, please accept our deepest sympathy.
Susan Hudson
July 25, 2020
I worked with Kent years ago. I thought the world of him. I remember going through a tough time and talking to Kent because he was thinking about going through it to. He mentored me and I in turn mentored him. Kent was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Susan Hudson
Kathleen Newton
July 25, 2020
So sorry to hear about Kent's passing. I worked with him at ALE Systems. I always thought he was so witty and also a bit goofy which made him fun to be around. He will be missed, but he did bring joy to my life. I thank God he put Kent in my life, even for a brief time! Praying for comfort for all his close friends and family.
Tammy/Bruce Webb
July 24, 2020
My heart is broken over the loss of our dear friend Kent. So many wonderful , fun memories we have saved in our minds and hearts. He gave me the name chihuahua cause most of the time I was fussing! . Going to miss my birthday dinners with you,Rose and my family. You were a one of a kind person........funny, sweet, loving, comical, but most of all a wonderful friend to all of us. We will miss you forever Kent, but you will forever remain in our hearts always! God Bless you and We love you always. See you on the other side someday! Bruce and Tammy
Lynn Rogers
July 24, 2020
Kent was a much loved “third son” to me. I could depend on him for computer help and for many more things. I am grateful that God brought Kent into our family circle.
Kimberly Webb
July 24, 2020
My uncle Kent, I will never forget the belly laughs you gave everyone in the room. When I told my friend about Kent’s passing I said “do you remember Kent?” And she said “the Lord of the Rings one?” I wish we could’ve done New Years Eve this year, but at least we got dinner one last time. I love you ❤
Chad, April, Caleb & Grayson Dishner
July 24, 2020
Kent had Uncle Bill’s quick, pointed wit and he had Aunt Janice’s loving kind heart. This created a man that was funny and fun to be around but also caring and compassionate. There never seemed to be a topic that Kent couldn’t discuss and usually have you laughing through it all. Kent will be greatly missed but only temporarily, I know we will reunite one day in Heaven. As grandparents passed away, and visits to Marion became fewer and farther between I regretfully have not shared as much time as I would have liked with all my cousins and family but I love each and every one of you. I pray that God grants the family peace, comfort and the Joy of knowing that Kent is rejoicing in Heaven now. ~ Chad
Cindy Surface
July 24, 2020
Bill & Kim,
I am so very sorry to hear about Kent's passing. I loved Kent! Who couldn't love Kent? :-) I know this is difficult for both of you but he is spending time with his beautiful Momma now and his Lord above. I bet that was a glorious reunion! May God above wrap his arms around you both providing much comfort and peace. Love you both!
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