Henry TAYLOR Jr.

I have known Henry Taylor since 1989 and worked with him on numerous projects while he was President of Taylor and Parrish, Inc. He expected the very best of everyone and gave his best - always. We worked together on the first renovation and addition of the Virginia Historical Society - Battle Abbey and other projects. From that point on we became good friends and kept in touch throughout the years, no matter what path our lives took us in. He was truly a remarkable, amazing and wonderful man. I am saddened by his loss but am comforted by memories of great projects, wonderful conversations, correspondance, photos through the years and knowing how happy he was to be at his beloved West End and farming good hay for as long as he could. He always said he was so blessed to have found his lovely wife Claire. Henry had great presence and will be missed by many. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his wife Claire and his entire family.

Henry Taylor and Claire have become my friends and I will miss Henry very much. To add to Henry's long list of contributions to charitable and community organizations listed in his life story, he supported the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation in Orange by donating that award winning hay. We couldn't have managed in the deep snows last winter without Henry's generosity. Henry has also supported the Garden Club of Virginia by opening Westend for the Historic Garden Week tour twice . Henry will be missed. Jeanne Moon

It has been a real pleasure to know Henry Taylor. Friends and I would often go to his farm, West End, to hunt, and Henry was always the gracious host. He was a man of the land. He cared greatly about his farm, his land and his family. I will always look back with fond memories, and remember the great times spent with him. Henry, it was a pleasure.

Though I did'tknow Mr Taylor personally, his parents were great friends of my grandmother and our family. I was married in his Louisa home when his parents were living there. He comes from a great family legacy. Leslie Pollard May-formerly of Gordonsville, VA

Henry Taylor was a fraternity brother of mine and other Phi Kappa Psi's at "The University" during the late 40's and early 50's. Henry was a friend to us all and introduced me to the cartoon pages of the Richmond Times Dispatch. Rest in Peace. Jim Atkin

I am truly sorry to know Mr. Taylor has passed. He was a true gentleman and will forever be remembered by me as being someone who helped me along in the construction industry when I needed guidance. He was a joy to work for and as a sub-contractor, I always was glad to know when we were given the opportunity to work together on a project. I miss that even now.

KNOW AS "UNCLE HENRY" TO MY CHILDREN. A NAME THEY GAVE YOU SO LONG AGO BECAUSE YOU DIDN'T WANT TO BE CALLED MR. TAYLOR. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.