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Felton Taylor Obituary

Felton Lee Taylor GATES - Felton Lee Taylor, 58, passed away Aug. 30, 2009. He was born in Suffolk, the son of the late Mary Elizabeth Upton Taylor and J.D. Taylor. He was predeceased by his first wife of 25 years, Katherine Marie Pippins Taylor. Felton was a U.S. Army veteran. He worked as a truck driver for Wilkins Trucking Company. Felton is survived by his wife of eight years, Debra Kay Taylor of Gates; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer Marie Taylor Stepp and John I. Stepp of Windsor, Va.; stepsons, Romie Michael Williams of Georgia, Thomas Joseph Williams of Portsmouth; grandchild, Alyssa M. Stepp; sisters and brothers- in-law, Ann and Tony Herring of Eure, N.C., Lynn and Jeff Bateman of Portsmouth; brothers and sisters-in-law, Edward and Anntoinette Taylor, Johnny and Peggy Taylor, both of Suffolk; numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and -nephews. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Sept. 3, at 6 p.m. in Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk, VA 23434 with the Rev. Dr. Jay Slater officiating. A time of visitation will follow the service at the funeral home and other times at the residence. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 1, 2009.

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Debbie Brown

September 6, 2009

Debbie,
I am so sorry for your loss. As you know Felton meant a lot to me. I thank God that he found someone so good to him. I hope that you will keep in touch with me. I know we only met once but I enjoyed meeting you. I pray that God will give you peace during this time. Please let me know if I can do anything.

Debbie Brown

September 6, 2009

Jennifer and Family,
This is Debbie in Alabama. I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Felton was so special to me.I will never forget him and your mother. Both were very dear to me. I pray God will give you the peace to get through this loss. Please let me know if I can do anything.

Helen Ratcliff

September 2, 2009

Debbie and family,

I can only imagine how you must feel. I am praying that you will somehow experience peace and in time, take comfort from some of the memories you share.

Vicki Lewis

September 1, 2009

Debbie and family,
George and I are very sorry we never got a chance to meet Felton. Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.

Sarah Decker

September 1, 2009

Jennifer and family,
I can't describe the sadness I feel for you now. I know that it's a long road of healing ahead. I hope that you find some peace and comfort. Your dad was a good man. I'll see you Thursday. Take Care.
"So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.In that day you will no longer ask me anything. I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name." _ John 22-23 NIV

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