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H. Kelly Taylor Jr. SUFFOLK - Howard Kelly Taylor Jr., 66, died Sept. 9, 2009, at Sentara Obici Hospital. Raised in Como, N.C., he was the son of the late Willie S. and Howard Kelly Taylor Sr. He was a graduate of North Carolina State University and received his MBA from The College of William and Mary. Mr. Taylor had 33 years of service with the postal service and was the director of mail processing. He was a member of West End Baptist Church, where he was a former chairman of the deacons and Finance Committee, and was a member of the Senior Committee. He served with Meals on Wheels and the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Weaver Taylor; son, Howard (Ward) Kelly Taylor III (Sarah) of Culver City, Calif.: daughter, Kendra Taylor Snow (Scott) of Floyd, Va.; and grandchildren who lovingly called him "Grumps," Liam Taylor, Aliza, Lily and Emma Snow; and sister, Shera Dare Wheeler of Como. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. at West End Baptist Church by the Rev. T. Floyd Irby Jr. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to West End Baptist Church, 105 St. James Ave., Suffolk, VA 23434. R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. Condolences may be registered at www.rwbakerfh.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 11, 2009.

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Aaron Tragle

September 16, 2009

Ward And Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
The Tragles (Aaron, Lee Anne)

Dennis & Fran Cook

September 13, 2009

Cheryl, it was with great sadness that we learned of Kelly’s passing. We remember fondly our trip to Niagra Falls, Montreal, Quebec, and return trip home through Maine. Though it’s been many years since we traveled together, played bridge together, and worked together we still remember Kelly’s gentle way and his delightful humor.

We send you our deepest sympathies.

Fran and Dennis Cook

SUSAN MORRIS

September 12, 2009

CHERYL, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF KELLY'S PASSING. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. IF YOU NEED ANYTHING OR JUST NEED TO TALK YOU KNOW HOW TO REACH ME.

Bruce Taylor

September 12, 2009

Kelly was a decent and honest man who carried his burdens quietly. Rest in glorious peace, Kelly.

Bernie Hylton

September 12, 2009

Cheryl and family, it was with great sadness that I learned last evening of your loss. I am sorry that I will not be able to attend Kelly's memorial service this morning. Kelly and I worked together at the Norfolk Post Office for several years. I depended on his extensive knowledge and experience in mail processing matters. Donna and I send you our deepest sympathy and with many, many others we share in the loss you are feeling.

JOHN LPIERCE

September 11, 2009

CHERYL AND WARD: MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. I REMEMBER KELLY FROM SUFFOLK YOUTH ATHLETHIC ASSOCIATION. HE WAS ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO BE AROUND. I THINK OF YOU GUYS OFTEN WHEN I AM PASSING THROUGH SUFFOLK,

JOYCE FERGUSON

September 11, 2009

CHERYL, I WILL NEVER FORGET ALL THE WONDERFUL EVENINGS THE FOUR OF US SPENT TOGETHER DURING OUR MARRIED LIVES, AND THE JOY WE HAD IN JUST CHATTING ABOUT OUR CHILDREN AND OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS. KELLY WAS SUCH A GENTLEMAN AND I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM. HE HAD SUCH DRY HUMOR AND HE KEPT ME LAUGHING. GOD WILL GIVE YOU PEACE IN THIS. I KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE.

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