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Ernest Taylor Obituary
Ernest R. Taylor Sr. of Alexandria, Virginia, died on Monday, April 26, 2010, at his Alexandria home, in which he had resided for 63 years.
He was born on February 24, 1921, in Charlottesville, Virginia, the son of the late Blanche Bruffey Taylor and Warner Lee Taylor.
Ernest served in the United States Coast Guard in World War II and worked at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing for 37 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Violet Avy Cutright Taylor; four siblings, Warner Taylor Jr., Marion Watson, Dorothy Ward and James Taylor; and a granddaughter, Melissa D'Elosua.
Ernest is survived by his five children, Ernest Taylor Jr. of Alexandria, Virginia, Ronald Taylor of Stuart, Florida, Gerald Taylor of Bristol, Tennessee, Kathy Taylor D'Elosua of Springfield, Virginia, and Rhonda Taylor of Alexandria, Virginia.
He was also blessed with the love of eight grandchildren, Ernest Roy Taylor III, Kim Carlson, Jennifer Lucius, Sandy D'Elosua, Crystal Schaefer, Karen Eftekari, and Jason D'Elosua; as well as three great-grandchildren.
The family will receive visitors from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2010, at Demaine Funeral Home in Alexandria.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2010, at the funeral home with interment at Mount Comfort Cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Kathy D'Elosua
June 20, 2010
Missing you on Father's Day!
Birthday memory.
Kathy D'Elosua
May 2, 2010
He caught a big one...but let it go!
Kathy D'Elosua
May 2, 2010
Ernest, USCG
Kathy D'Elosua
May 1, 2010
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Mildred Bruffey Hensley
April 30, 2010
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Ernest and I were first cousins and good friends in our younger years. May God comfort you during this time.
Harriet Bruffey Hatfield
April 30, 2010
For the Taylor family, sincere sympathy at this time. I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Ernest was a first cousin as my Dad, Carroll Bruffey, was his uncle. Be comforted by your love and memories.
Marty Heischberg
April 29, 2010
To the Taylor Family. We are sadden to hear of the loss of your loved one. Our prayers are being sent your way. May the Lord surround and comfort you.
Marty & Pat Heischberg
April 29, 2010
The Taylor Family,
Our thughts and prayers ate with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ernest was my kin to Hope Bruffey(Charlottesville, Va.) Please contact us.
The Bruffey's
Chalottesville
Frank Sepulveda
April 29, 2010
We feel the loss of a Father and Friend can be overwhelming sadness, and words cannot even begin to express our sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, and may the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Frank and Christine Sepulveda
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