John Stephen Traylor

John Stephen Traylor, born February 11, 1968, passed away peacefully at home on February 15,

2026, in Virginia Beach, VA, at the age of 58.

Steve was a man known for his big heart and gentle nature. An incredibly kind person, he had

genuine warmth, deep empathy, and a selfless desire to uplift others. His infectious smile and

contagious laugh spread easily and brought light into any room. He was truly the center of any

gathering, with his quick wit and a gift for telling stories.

He enjoyed playing baseball and basketball at an early age and grew to become a profound

sports enthusiast. Blessed to have maintained lifelong friendships, time spent with friends

watching his revered North Carolina Tarheels, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Boston Red Sox,

and New England Patriots brought him great joy. He had a deep abiding love of music and

enjoyed the occasional Karaoke night entertaining those around him where he sang with

unrestrained enthusiasm. During a long battle with health issues, he was limited in his abilities,

but it was the simple joy of spending time with family and friends where he was able to escape

to a world filled with laughter and love. He maintained his Catholic faith, knowing God, in all

his goodness, and boundless mercy would bring him home to find eternal rest.

Steve is preceded in death by his beloved parents, John Randolph Traylor and Anne Laverne

Traylor. He leaves behind his beautiful son John Christian Traylor, sister Paula Jester, brother

Michael Traylor, sister Nancy Loose (Mark), cousins Joseph, Paul, Jacqueline, nieces and

nephews Christopher, Megan, Clare, Shaun, Kyle as well as his dear friends and extended family

members. May you flourish in the fruits of God's everlasting love. You remain forever in our

hearts and are missed beyond measure.

Mass to honor Steve's life will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Virginia Beach on

Friday, February 27, 2026, at 11:00 am, (viewing at 10:30 am) followed by a graveside service at

Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery in Virginia Beach at 1:00 pm. A reception will follow at 2pm at

Dockers Bar and Grille on Holland Road for a Steve style afternoon of fellowship.Those who knew and loved

Steve are invited to join in remembering his warmth, kindness, goodness and unwavering love

for his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, consider planting a tree in his memory.