Prince Jayvion Rafael Taylor

Prince Jayvion Rafael Taylor, best known as "Baby Jay", born on June 12, 2009, in Petersburg, Virginia brought light and joy to everyone, who had the privilege of knowing him.
The son of Alicia Trotter and Javon Taylor, Jayvion was a source of love, laughter, and inspiration to his family. His presence filled their home with warmth and happiness, and his spirit will forever be cherished and remembered.
As a dedicated 10th-grade student at Hopewell High School, Jayvion was known for his passion for learning and his commitment to academic excellence. He was a member of FCCLA, National Honor Society, Lamb Center for the Arts & Healing, and was always volunteering to help out at the school in any way he could. His dream of becoming the Valedictorian of his class was a testament to his hard work, determination, and bright future ahead.
On the JV football team, Jayvion's love for sports and his team spirit shone brightly. His sportsmanship, teamwork, and positive energy were felt by all his teammates and coaches, leaving a lasting impact on the field and beyond.
In his short time with us, Jayvion touched the lives of many with his kindness, compassion, and infectious smile. His memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Jayvion is preceded in death by: his grandfather, James Robinson; great grandparents, Earl Robert Trotter, George Jackson, Clinton "PeeWee" Taylor and, Annie Taylor; and great-uncle, Clinton Eastwood Taylor.
Jayvion leaves to cherish his memories: his loving an devoted mother, Alicia Trotter, his loving and devoted father, Javon Rafael Taylor (Tyrasha); four loving devoted siblings, Jamarion Chavis, JqKwan Taylor, Eric Vaughn, and J'Kiera Taylor; loving and devoted grandparents, Janice Trotter, Pamela Taylor, Al Jackson (Celestine) and Calvin Webb; great-grandparents, Dolly Trotter and Grace McDougal; one loving aunt, Lakeita Allen (Reginald); and uncles, Cory Jackson (Auriel) Calvarsi Webb, Greg Robinson, James W. Robinson; his great uncles and aunts, Ronald Trotter, Robert Trotter (Sherita), George Jackson (Xavier) Edwin Jackson (Vicky) James Trotter (Angela) Bobby Robinson, Thumbelina Jackson, Patrice Bailey (Linwood), Shelby Jennings, Otis Jackson, Kenneth Robinson (Terniecia), Bernard Jackson, Mary Kindred, Theresa Johnson, Deloris Trotter-Charles (Nathaniel); great-aunts, Tracey Taylor, April Taylor, Shirley Taylor, Wanda Taylor and Mary McDowell; great-uncles, Maurice Dean and Eric Blow. Forever cherished by his first cousins; Zeriyah, Zuri-Bella, Deziah, Caleigh, RayJuan, Reginald Jr, Camron, Decorion, Zaymari, Zae'Von, Cai, Jasiah, Jaiden, Cyelah, Calvarsi Jr, and many others.
One very special and devoted godmother, Janae Brown; his best friend, Jataiyah Waller, and devoted friends, Zamarion Gholson, Mikhail Blizzard, Tyshawn Ghilchrist, Tyshaun Boland, Cornelius Cooke, Chase Stith, Darryl Francis, Britton Johnson Jr., Jakhari Jones, Jacobi Brown, Zarion Smith, and a host of other relatives and friends.
May Prince Jayvion Rafael Taylor rest in peace, knowing that he was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. May his memory be a blessing and a source of comfort during this difficult time.
We would like to extend our appreciation and thanks to Tri Cities Hospital and The Community of Hopewell. Rest in paradise, Dear Jayvion. You will forever live in our hearts.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1pm, Saturday, August 17th, 2024 at Hopewell High School, 400 S. Mesa Drive, Hopewell. Public visitation will be held from 10am-8pm, Friday, August 16th at the Petersburg Chapel of Bland Funeral Home, 137 Harrison Street, Petersburg.
Please keep his entire family and his Hopewell High School family in your thoughts and prayers.
Jay, a beautiful soul, gone too soon.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Petersburg Chapel of Bland Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., 804.732.7841. www.blandfuneralhomes.com