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Dennis Taylor Obituary

Dennis R. Taylor, 70, of Roanoke, died on Friday, April 23, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Pauline Taylor; and stepfather, Glenn Snead. Surviving are his wife, Joyce Taylor; children, Mary Embleau and husband, Scott, and James R. Taylor and wife, Pamela; sister, Glenna Webster; brothers, Dallas Taylor and Emmitt Clayton Taylor; granddaughter, Caroline Embleau. Services will be held at Shenandoah Baptist Church on Monday, April 26, 2010, at noon with the Rev. Robert Alderman officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 25, 2010, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Apr. 24 to Apr. 26, 2010.

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May 10, 2010

Joyce:
I am sorry to hearing of your husband's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Fondly,
Bettina

Terry Chilton

May 1, 2010

Dear Mrs. Taylor, Mary & James,
My heart goes out to you all, and I pray that you may find peace as surely as your loved one has now found.

Barbara Sims

April 28, 2010

Joyce and family, so sorry to get the news of Dennis passing. He will be deeply missed by the Coaldiggers he went to Gary High school with.May the love of friends and family carry your through your grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

April 27, 2010

Mrs. Taylor,
I was shocked and sadden by the news of Dennis passing...My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow...Dennis will be sadly missed. Tammy Maxey CNA-Carrington Place

Norma Klanderman

April 26, 2010

Mrs. Taylor,
I heard the sad news from Mary. I know you will be strong and I would like to see you the next time you visit Atlanta. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Norma Klanderman

April 26, 2010

Dear Joyce and family, we just today got the new of Dennis' passing. Our heart and prayer are with you durning this devastating time. As you know my brother Jim (Newsome) and Dennis were best friends for years and he was like a brother to both Jim and I. He will be saddly missed, he was a wonderful man. Jim Newsome and Betty (Newsome) Reardon

Stephanie McGhee Rusgrove

April 26, 2010

Joyce, Mary and James,
I was saddened to hear of Dennis' passing. I have fond memories of him on our many AWANA trips. He was a wonderful man and I know you will miss him deeply . What a comfort to know that you will meet again someday.

April 26, 2010

Dear Joyce, I was so sorry to hear of Dennis' death. He was a great guy and will be missed by all. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Paul and Nan Presley Mitchem

Elsie Dollar Jones

April 25, 2010

You are in our thought and prayers. May God be with you and the family.
Elsie Dollar Jones

April 25, 2010

Dear Joyce, I am so sorry to learn about Dennis. I truly regret not making the trip to see him with Kay and Barbara. My Deepest Sympathy to you and your family. Love, Lizzie Murphy Allen

Eva Wooldridge Barber

April 25, 2010

Joyce, I'm so sorry to hear about Dennis' passing. He was like a brother to me, as we grew up attending both church and school together. My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. Also, my brother Kenneth(Jack)and sister Judy send their deepest sympathy.

Karen Riehle

April 25, 2010

Joyce Im so sorry about the loss of Dennis He was a great man and cousin and also friend I will miss him so much. Thanks for taking such good care of him. Love you very much Karen and Danny

Nancy Cook

April 25, 2010

Joyce, Mary and J.T. - We were saddened to hear of Dennis' death. We can rejoice in knowing he is in Heaven with the Lord. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Bob & Nancy Cook

April 25, 2010

JOYCE AND FAMILY, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW. I HATE IT SO BADLY, BUT GOD KNOWS BEST. HE HAD SUFFERED SO MUCH AND GOD SPARED HIM THAT AGAIN. IF EVER I CAN DO ANYTHING, PLEASE LET ME KNOW...LOVE YOU ALL

Rachel Mays

April 25, 2010

Joyce,i'm so sorry for your loss,Dennis was a great man.i remember him from carrington,we had the most fun with him,he will be greatly missed

April 25, 2010

To my good friend Joyce and her famiy my thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. If there is anything I can do please let me know. May God continue to bless and follow you always.
Your friend Judy Mays

Kay Murphy

April 24, 2010

Joyce and Family, I'm so very sorry and deeply saddened for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Phyllis Cates

April 24, 2010

Joyce, so saddened by your loss of Dennis. You and your family are in my prayers.

Lori Coughlin

April 24, 2010

Joyce, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Lori

Jerry & Lois Ann Hayden

April 24, 2010

Joyce, Mary & James - we are so sadden by your loss of Dennis. Memories of all
the times he drove the bus for Awana trips are still so filled in our minds and hearts of the good fun-filled times he provided. You are in our hearts and prayers. Love you!

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