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John Taylor Obituary
John William Taylor SUFFOLK - John William Taylor, 41, of the Steeplechase subdivision, passed away Aug. 16, 2008. He was employed as a salesman for Hilti Tools at Home Depot, Virginia Beach. John was a Navy veteran and avid cyclist. "Cannondale John," as he was known, rode with various bike organizations including Team Hampton Roads and was a weekend ride leader for All About Bikes-Suffolk. Survivors include his wife, Mellissa A. Taylor; three children, Sierra, Olivia and Cole; his parents, Edward and Carol Taylor of Leesburg, Va., and Elizabeth F. Taylor of Centreville, Va.; and brothers, Jim Taylor of South Riding, Va., James and John Gouldin of Leesburg; and sister, Catherine Gouldin of Alexandria, Va. A memorial bike ride will be held at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, commencing at the All About Bikes store in Suffolk. Riders of all ride levels are welcome. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel, Suffolk. Memorial donations may be made to Tidewater Autism Society of America, 6300 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23502. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.
Memories and Condolences
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21 Entries
Theresa Schrimpsher
September 1, 2008
Miss, Sierra, Cole and Olivia, you all are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything I am a phone call and a plane ride away. John was a wonderful man, a best friend and soul mate for Miss, and a dedicated father to Sierra, Cole and Olivia. I could not of asked for a better person to marry my friend. With him you shared 10 wonderful years and have a lifetime of memories. My heart is sad for your family, but your friends and family are here for you.
Rhonda Alexander
August 27, 2008
Melissa, Sierra, Cole and Miss Olivia, Oh my goodness how this breaks my heart! As I loved John as though he were my own! Well actually, he was mine, just as you all are! He was so sweet and good, and he loved you all so much! And I love you all so much! And if you need me, I'll be in Virginia as fast as I can! The offer is still open! And I'd really love to come! Know that you all are in my prayers! All my love Aunt Lollie!!!
theodore wilkinson
August 25, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Perry, Karen, and Brian Holland
August 24, 2008
Mellissa, Sierra, Cole, and Olivia,
We are so glad that we got to know your family while Brian and Cole were best buddies in kindergarten. Perry is thankful for the time he got to spend working with John. The world doesn't have many easy-going people like John. He was a true friend and great family man. We will always remember him and miss him. Please call us if you need anything.
Amy & Chris Austin
August 23, 2008
We are neighbors over on Arabian Place and regret not knowing your family personally. From reading the guest book, it is obvious John was a fantastic person! Cole comes over on occasion and talks to our 4 year old twins, they always get excited to have the "big kid" pay attention to them. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Stacy Moyer
August 22, 2008
Rest in peace Buddy. We'll miss you.
Stacy and Chris
Toni Bailey
August 22, 2008
I was John's Admin Support in Corporate. I will miss his calls whenever he needed assistance for the Corporate World of Hilti.
Howard Beverly
August 22, 2008
John was a cherished friend that I knew back in high school and throughout my college days. I will always carry the memories of road trips, camping, and of him skateboarding barefoot all year long, close to my heart. He was a true friend.
Declan & Anita Kelly
August 22, 2008
John will be greatly missed around here. You and your family are in our prayers. I'm sure John is riding like the wind now.
wendy baldwin
August 22, 2008
We Will Miss You Buddy.
Al & Margaret Perez
August 22, 2008
Taylor Family,
The friendship we have in this neighborhood is so great. I know you have so many of us to call for help. Just know we will all always have our special place in our heart for your family. I can not say enough how much "we are here for you". Our memories of John will always be imbeded in our hearts. Margaret and I each had something of significance to remember John by. I just wish we could have had more time as I am sure all of us do. God bless you and the family.
Tivo Romero
August 21, 2008
Melissa, John did alot for me, gave me strength and brought me through a tough time in my life and gave me back what I loved, biking. Please don't hesitate to ask for anything during this time, our family will be there if you need it. I am sorry I cannot make the ride as I am out of state.
Ryan and Pam Hall
August 21, 2008
John - You are such a big part of our Steeplechase family and thank you for being such a good friend to all of us. You will be greatly missed. You are what most of us desire to be...kind, considerate, and everyone's "buddy". You will be in our thoughts and prayers always!
Hal Lackie
August 21, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss and sorry that I did not get to know John better. I pray that God will surround you with others who have been through a similar trial so that you may be comforted by them. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. May He give you the grace to endure.
In Christ,
Hal Lackie/Account Manager/Hilti Inc.
Michael Fuchs
August 21, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the Taylor family. John has been a great friend over the years (known him since the fifth grade). He really was one of the good guys.
Greg Wonderly
August 21, 2008
John will be missed here at Home Depot, he was a great friend and as a "fellow biker" we shared and had much in common. Words cannot tell how truely sorry I am for your loss.
Shari Smith
August 21, 2008
My deepest sympathy to John's family. I heard a lot about each and every one of you while he worked here at The Home Depot on Virginia Beach Blvd. He lived for being with his family and he will be greatly missed. He was fun and funny and I am always looking for him to come around the corner from Hilti area to our desk to visit or bring a customer. We as a store were so shocked and can only hope that our thoughts and prayers for each of you will help you through this very difficult time.
Becky Slack
August 21, 2008
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. John will be missed.
*Home Depot 4614*
Garrett Shelton
August 21, 2008
Melissa,
Thank you for the time you allowed John to spend with us during the rides. We are now better people for having had the opportunity. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Scott Kirkland
August 21, 2008
Taylor family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and those close to you. My deepest condolences.
Gary Prince
August 21, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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