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Antonio Taylor Obituary

HAMPTON - Antonio "Tony" Terrell Taylor, 25, the son of Gwen and the late Harold Taylor, was called home to be with the Lord on November 23, 2015. He attended Hampton High School where he graduated with honors in 2008; he participated in the International Baccalaureate program there; attended Norfolk State University and later enlisted in the U.S. Navy in September 2011. Tony leaves his beloved mother of Hampton; brother Alex Taylor and sister Gale Jordan of Hampton; many relatives and friends. A service in his honor will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 5 at Gethsemane Baptist Church, 5405 Roanoke Avenue, Newport News. Interment will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens. Family and friends will assemble at the residence by 10 a.m. to proceed to the church. Family viewing will start at 3 until 6 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Family has entrusted final care to Smith Brothers Funeral Home, 545 E. Mercury Blvd., Hampton, 757-723-4117.

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Published by Daily Press on Dec. 3, 2015.

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Gwen Taylor

November 28, 2024

Your nephew, King Antonio got his first football trophy!

Gwen Taylor

November 28, 2024

Happy Heavenly Thanksgiving! Mom love and miss you dearly

Nickie

November 28, 2023

I just had a great visit with your mom. I am honoring you by living life to the fullest and remaining positive. We miss you here on Earth but I know you are not in pain and wouldn´t come back. We will see each other again! Please tell grandma, grandaddy and my mom I said hello!

Gwen Taylor

November 27, 2023

Gwen Taylor

November 27, 2023

Gwen Taylor

November 27, 2023

Missing you son. Your niece and nephew are growing up fast. Eight years of remembering the GOOD TIMES! I know you are watching over us closely with your Grandma and Aunt Thomasena. Just remember you all can´t crown Him until we get there. Love, Mom

MiMi

June 28, 2023

I forever love you Tonio. You always will be in my heart.

Petria

June 24, 2023

Until the End of Time, Love you 2damaxxxxxx

Gwendolyn Taylor

January 30, 2023

Happy Heavenly Birthday, received many calls and pictures of family with their memory light on celebrating your Birthday. Good feeling knowing you´re never forgotten. Always in our Hearts. Continue to RIP. P.S. Your grandma took flight on Dec 26th. Don´t be surprised when she comes by. Thought I´ll give you a heads up, you probably knew before I did that she was on her way. You all rest until I get there because you cam´t Crown Him until that time.. Love, Mom

Nickie

January 29, 2023

Happy Birthday Tony!! We love and miss you.

Rachanda

December 23, 2022

Thinking of you so much lately! You´re forever missed. I love you!

Gwen Taylor, Mom

July 14, 2022

Missing you like crazy today!

Desi B

December 27, 2021

You've been on my mind lately. I find tears coming to my eyes whenever I think of you. I'll never forget meeting up with you prior. Maybe I should've hugged you a little longer. You could never be forgotten, Tony. Continue resting up and Happy New Year beloved. I love and miss you so much!

Mom

December 11, 2021

Your nieces and nephew all together. 5 , 4 and 3yrs. old.

Nickie Hinton

December 11, 2021

This year, I wanted to pretend that you were still here. I wanted to have one more conversation with you. You are missed so much but I know that you are not in any pain and you would want us to enjoy life to the fullest. We love you!

Justin and Erica Rodriguez

December 10, 2021

Our family always thinks of you this time of year! We continue to pray for you and your family.

Mygnon Hunt

December 10, 2021

A day goes by, you have been protecting me. Thank you for being my guardian angel

Gwen Taylor

December 9, 2021

Alex´s son, your namesake. King Antonio. You would love and spoil him. Love Mom

Gwen Taylor

December 8, 2021

Love you son!

Gwen Taylor

November 24, 2020

Sending picture of your nieces, Alex 2 girls

Gwendolyn Taylor

November 24, 2020

Gwen Taylor

November 23, 2020

Thinking of you today. 5 years feel like yesterday. You’ll be proud to know we all are well and doing good. Miss you forever, love Mom❤

Erica and Justin R

November 28, 2019

Justin and I talk about you all the time and he always starts laughing before he starts telling me a story about your navy days together. Your spirit still lightens up the mood and makes people laugh. You're truly missed!

Nickie

November 27, 2019

I have been having my moments but I focus on your fun loving spirit! I know that is what you would want. We miss you so much!!

Gwen Taylor

November 23, 2019

Forgot to add you are an uncle to 3, last time It was just Amerie and Za'niyah. But Alex named his son after you. King Antonio Taylor. He will be 1 in December. They would've loved their Uncle Tony. We will make sure they're know all about you. Love, Mom

Mom Taylor

November 22, 2019

Miss you

Gwen Taylor

November 22, 2019

Loving you more each day. You will never be forgotten. It's now 4 years and today I'm feeling it. Love you, Mom.

January 6, 2019

Oh my how much I miss you and your jokes. A day goes by, I will never stop thinking of you. Love you always and forever

Bert and Nickie Hinton

January 29, 2018

Happy Birthday Tony!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday!!!

Nickie Hinton

January 29, 2018

Happy Birthday Baby Cousin!!!! I love and miss you so much!!!! I know you are celebratng in heaven!! You will always will be remembered and celebrated here!

Cousin Nickie

Gwen Taylor

January 29, 2018

So many friends have texted confining their love for you and how much you're missed. You will never be forgotten.

January 29, 2018

Happy birthday day baby. Mom miss you!

Mygnon Hunt

January 15, 2018

Hey Tony,

I can't believe it. I have been thinking of you. I still have the pic of you that you sent me thru pic message. I miss your smile and laughter. I will always love you my friend.

Justin Rodriguez

January 14, 2018

Taylor, We think about you and pray for you regularly in our home. You were always a good friend and forever in our hearts.

Gwen Taylor

January 12, 2018

Hey Baby, this is mom again. You will never be forgotten. I'll miss you always. Oh yes, you are an uncle to Alex's little girls, Amerie and Z'aniyah. They're beautiful and look just like he did when he was a newborn.

Gwendolyn Taylor

November 15, 2017

Son, you will always be remembered. Loving you forever! Thanks for watching over us, We are all good.......God teaches us daily how to live with the void of you not physically being here with us. It will be 2 years on Thanksgiving Day, We'll celebrate with laughter and smiles, just as you would want us to. Missing You, Mom

Nickie Hinton

November 14, 2017

Missing you today more than ever! I love you cousin!!! You will always be remembered!

Gwen Taylor

November 27, 2016

It's been one year, I assure you justice is coming. love, mom

Erica & Justin R

November 26, 2016

Justin and I are going to visit you tomorrow. He's been waiting a long time to pay his respect and I know it'll be hard for him. Taylor, Just know that he's always telling me a funny story about you and talking about you. Your friendship has and will never be forgotten. May your family be at peace knowing they raised such a caring, funny, and loyal person.

Nickie

July 5, 2016

I miss you Tony! I would give anything to hear your voice just one more time. I love you!

Gwen Taylor

May 16, 2016

My Baby, I miss you so very much. One could wonder if it's possible to bare this kind of loss. My response is with God all things are possible. Difficult yes, but through all my pain and challenges I choose joy. Why? Because In choosing Joy I find my Strength. Strength to face (no more hugs, phone calls, just Life!) God is enabling me to face my "new normal", Life without you. I will stay strong because you wouldn't want it any other way. You will always have a special place in my heart. I Will Always Love YOU! MOMMY

Nikita sumbry

January 27, 2016

Your smile will forever be in my heart. Ice cream & rain ,I'll never forget <3

E. Rodriguez

December 20, 2015

Justin found out last night about your passing. It really hurt him to know that he was overseas and couldn't chill with you like you guys did when you both were stationed at Portsmouth. He always spoke very highly of you and always had some funny story about you. You were a great friend to him when he didn't have any family around and I thank you for that. Thank you for your service and friendship Taylor. May you rest in peace and your family are in our prayers. <3

Marian Hamlin

December 15, 2015

Mrs. Taylor,

I was very saddened to hear of Antonio's sudden passing. I remember him being in my kindergarten class. He was a wonderful student! I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

-Mrs. Hamlin

Lorraine Edwards

December 6, 2015

My prayers &condolences to the entire Taylor family.

ANGELA SORRELL

December 5, 2015

TO THE ENTIRE TAYLOR FAMILY, MY CONDOLENCES AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU ALL.

Dawn Moses

December 4, 2015

I'm am so honored to have watched you and Alex grow from lil boys to young men. Y'all were like additions to my family of boys...this truly hurts to have to say goodbye to you this way but knowing that Gwen kept her boys in the presence of the Lord brings me comfort. We are always here for y'all love Dawn aka Mama Mills.

Francisca Davis

December 4, 2015

To My Dear Cousin Tony,

When I think of all the good things you were put on this earth to accomplish, I don't question what GOD had in stored for you, but my heart still hurts!

You were a great son and brother. You were kind and gentle, strong and smart,and a very handsome young man that knew the LORD. You stepped up when you father passed and helped your mom. I'm so proud of the man you've become. I just wish you could have had more time to spread more joy!

I know you will be there to watch over your mom and brother.

Love Always, Cousin Fran

Mygnon Hunt

December 4, 2015

You're my longtime friend. I always will love you. I will miss your crazy jokes, laugh and big smile. Love you again. *Mygnon Hunt

Nichelle Scippio

December 4, 2015

I love you...see you when I get there.

Kay

December 3, 2015

We would joke here and there on the gram. You were a cool dude. I pray your soul rests easy

Shauna

December 3, 2015

I don't have any specific memories to disclose, but I remember him as friendly and funny in high school. I'm sorry for your loss.

Michelle

December 3, 2015

My prayers and condolences to his family

Zelda Hargraves-Parker

December 3, 2015

May the grace of God and sweet memories of one who was loved so dearly sustain you now and always. Our prayers are with you.

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