Richmond, Virginia
TAYLOR, Rev. Dr. Robert L., Pastor Emeritus of Fourth Baptist Church, departed this life February 4, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Smith Taylor; and his siblings, Roosevelt, Hampton, Willis, Louise, Nannie and Henry. He leaves to cherish his memory one son, Raymond Louis Taylor; daughter-in- law, Joan T. Taylor; granddaughter, Ramona Taylor Edwards (Morgan Jr.); great-granddaughter, Ariel Edwards; great-grandson, Morgan Bilal Edwards III; sister-in-law, Mildred S. Tanner; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and colleagues across the land.
Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Fourth Baptist Church, 2800 P. Street, where the family will receive friends Friday, 7 to 8 p.m. Reverend Emory Berry Jr., pastor officiating. Dr. E. D. McCreary eulogist. Burial Mt. Carmel Baptist Church cemetery, Doswell, Va. (Hanover County). Remains will lie in state all day Friday and one hour prior to service on Saturday. All clergy (in black robes) and organizations please assemble at the church Saturday at 10 a.m.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Always loved and always remembered. He was my very first pastor. He was like a grandfather to me. I will always cherish him in my heart. He truly planted the Word of Truth in my heart and helped along with my parents and grandparents, lead me to the cross where I met my Jesus.
Leta Lott
January 31, 2023 | Piedmont, MO
It's 10/31/13 & I'm justing learning of the Rev's passing. He is truly missed. As an infant he dedicated me, and a young child he baptised me, and as a young adult he married me. He was more like a grandfather to me and anything else. Leta (grand-daughter of Evelyn Lowry: church secretary til 1972)
Leta Christian
January 31, 2013 | Piedmont, MO
Rev. Taylor, the words says "a great man leaves a legacy," and that you have done. Thank you for being my pastor when I was a little girl. You were a true man of God. RIP
Sincerely,
Renee Anderson
February 19, 2012
Rev. Taylor baptized me over 40 years ago. What a wonderful man of God. He will be truly missed. My prayers are with his family and the Fourth Baptist Church family. God Bless and Keep you all.
Denise Lee (Waddey)
February 17, 2012 | Savannah, GA
To the Taylor family and Gwen and Beatrice,
My memories of Dr. Taylor go far back to childhood in Noel and Hewlett, VA. My grandmother (Mrs Edna) and his mother (Grandma Laura) were good friends and church workers. He was well-revered by all.
beryl carter
February 12, 2012 | Ashland, VA
To the Taylor Family, you have our deepest love and prayers. Dr. Taylor was uniquely called for his special assignment, he let Jesus work with and through him thus impacting countless lives. Regardless of where you lived in Richmond, VA or surrounding areas before internet or cell phones Dr Taylor was known because of his reputation and character dealing with people! God Blessed his life and he blessed ours. Continue in love and faith knowing what your father believed and lived, "Only What...
Jackie T. Snow and Louise H. Thomas
February 11, 2012 | Richmond, VA
To the family of Dr. Robert Taylor.
May God bless you all in this time of sorrow.
Elder Joseph Haynes
February 11, 2012 | Richmond, VA
Dr. Robert L. Taylor assisted my Pastor the late Dr. Benjamin W. Robertson in baptizing me in June 1959. He later sat on my Ordination Council as I was ordained as a Pastor in 1973. He also was one of my Professors at Richmond Virginia Seminary. He invited me to preach at Fourth Baptist Church. I shall never forget him and First Lady Taylor. He was one of the most eloquent Preachers of our time. I praise God that He is now with the God that he dedicated his life in preaching about.
Floyd Davis
February 10, 2012 | Roanoke, VA
Rev. Taylor baptize me during my youth at Fourth Baptist Church. I've always admired his love for God and outreach ministry. He will truely be missed. May the family find peace in God's grace.
Faustien Wilson
February 10, 2012 | Columbus, OH