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Leon TAYLOR Obituary
His life began Nov. 21, 1937, the son of the late Avi and Ernest Taylor, of James City County, Va.
In his youth, he confessed his faith in Christ and became a member of Chickahominy Baptist Church, Toano, Va. He served his church for many years, as a member of the Usher Ministry.
He retired from Heilig-Myers Furniture Store, after many years of service. After retiring, he was employed as a Bus Aide for Williamsburg/James City County Public Schools. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He leaves to forever cherish his precious memories, his loving wife, Mildred B. Taylor; his daughters, Beverly Goddard (Kirkland), Alicia Jones, Linda Brown and Henrietta Morman; his sons, Kelly Taylor, Breon Robinson, Kevin Jackson (Barbara) Roy Brown (Wanda), Ray Brown and Alvin Robinson; his sister, Dolores Ferguson; his brothers, Osborne Taylor Sr. (Doris) and Fernando Taylor Sr. (Annie); his 17 grandchildren; his five great-grandchildren; and a host of other loving relatives and many caring friends.
A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2010, in Chickahominy Baptist Church with the Rev. Corwin R. Hammond officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Family and friends will assemble at 143 Clark Lane by noon Saturday. Mr. Taylor may be viewed from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Professional service entrusted to the staff of Whiting's Funeral Home, 7005 Pocahontas Trail Williamsburg, Va., 757-229-3011. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leon TAYLOR
April 27, 2010
I worked with Leon many years ago at Heilig-Meyers and remember the times we went out in the truck selling those mattresses. He was a great person to work with and I will always remember the humor we had at work. God Bless his family and my deepest condolences to all of you. Karen Molineux
Brenda Richard-Clavel
April 26, 2010
To Delores and the entire Taylor Family I extend My Deepest Sympathy On the passing of your loved one .
Colicchio & Maurice Merritt
April 23, 2010
Uncle Leon, You will surely be missed. You are now resting in your Heavenly home. We love you.
Irma Hawkins
April 23, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Thelma Elliott
April 23, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Janay Burrell
April 23, 2010
Ray, sorry to hear of the lost of your father. I pray for strength for you and the family. Keep your hands in God's hands and he will direct your paths.
Katrina Ferguson
April 23, 2010
It is always a shock when someone you have known all of your life passes away. We can still have joy because we know that he is now with the Lord. You will be missed Uncle Leon.
April 23, 2010
Rest in Peace Uncle Leon! We love you and you will surely be missed.
Ashley and Kameron
Phyllis Ely
April 23, 2010
TO GOD BE THE GLORY FOR THE GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE,SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOST MAY YOUR MEMORIES BRING YOU COMFORT.
Adrianne Holmes
April 23, 2010
Dear Family,
We wish for you in this time of reflecting many forgotten memories of Leon. He was a friend to everyone he met. Always sharing his beautiful smile. May God continue to bless and keep each of you during this time.
Adrianne & Michael Holmes
Carla Brown
April 22, 2010
God rest his soul, My mom and I were just talking Monday about Leon.. And his son Kelly who I had gone to school with and we always seen Leon with a big smile on his face everytime you seen him.... Leon you will be deeply missed by all who crossed your path...Carla Brown and Carol Linthicum
Michele and Maurice Holley
April 22, 2010
Rest in peace Uncle Leon!!!! You will be missed.
Carol Jean Linthicum
April 22, 2010
My heart goes out to all the Taylor family,The passing of Leon breaks my heart. A real gentleman has left us .Have known Leon since Kelly was 3years old and attended Head Start.He never missed a parent day or Father-son event at Head Start,God took a wonderful friend,But received a Loving ,Kind hearted Angel to be at his side,He will be missed by all.Our prayers to all. Sinceliey ;Carol Jean Linthicum&Family.
Marilyn Crump
April 22, 2010
Dear Family,
I was saddened to learn of Mr. Taylor's passing. While working or in his presence, Mr. Taylor was always talking positive. It was nice to call him a friend. May God continue to shower you with his Grace and Mercy.
Marilyn Brown Crump & Family
Cassandra Allen
April 22, 2010
My prayers are with you at your time of sadness leon touch many of people and it is a great loss.
The Canady Family
April 22, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Michelle Lindsey
April 22, 2010
Our prayers are with your family during this hard time, But God will be there to comfort you. Leon will be truly missed by so many.
Dougls and Jerolene Brown
April 22, 2010
Praying that God continue to comfort each of you during this time of loss and bereavement. It is with much heartfelt sympathy that we share with you during this most difficult time. It is so hard to find the words to express all of the things that would comfort you. Knowing that God will supply all of the strength and courage to take you through this time of loss and bereavement. That He will supply your every need now, henceforth and forevermore. Lovingly and sorrowfully submitted.
The Charity Family
April 22, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Lisa Christian
April 22, 2010
Mia & Family,
It was with great sadness to hear about the loss of Leon,he was a great person who will be missed by all. You all are in our thoughts and prayer. We love you.
Lisa, Steven & Jazz
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