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Michael Taylor Obituary

Michael L. Taylor Jr., 33, of Sandston, passed away Monday, May 26, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Dawn D. Taylor; his son, Dylan S. Taylor; his mother and her husband, Gloria and Dudley Burnett; his father and his wife, Michael and Diane Taylor; his loving sister, Teresa L. Taylor; his mother-in-law, Creola D. Chenault; and many other loving relatives and friends. Mike was very active in youth sports and was an inspiration to all. He was a loving husband and a caring father who will be missed by all who knew him. The family will receive friends at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 South Laburnum Avenue, from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, where services will be held 2 p.m. Monday. Interment Washington Memorial Park. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Dylan Taylor's educational fund at Citizens and Farmers Bank.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on May 31, 2003.

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Teresa Taylor

June 5, 2003

To all friends and family.. Dawn is doing well she is now at MCV, wide awake, and going thru rehab. Thanks again for everything...

Judy Lee

June 3, 2003

Dear Dawn & Dylan:

I couldn't believe it when Becky told me that Mike had passed. I am so sorry for your loss and will be praying for both of you. Mike was such a great role model and did so much for softball and the community. I never knew of anyone that didn't like him. Keep the faith Dawn and concentrate on getting better so you can take care of that sweet little boy. I will be thinking of you.

Sincerely,

Judy (Becky Lee's Mom)

John Tate

June 3, 2003

Gloria:

I didn't know about Mike's death until Lloyd Christian told me today. Bonny & I are so very sorry to hear of your loss. I hope Dawn will able to come home soon so she and Dylan can be together Take care of yourself. We're all thinking of you.

Teresa Taylor

June 3, 2003

Thank you to all of my bubba's friends and family for all of the messages, flowers, and everyone's kindness and support in our time of loss. Dawn is showing improvement every day. She recognizes people and voices, and may get the feeding tube removed if shes able to eat on her own she is doing so well and we are so proud of her. Dylan is such a strong little man, he has lots of questions but he is doing very well and is being well taken care of until Dawn is able to herself. Thanks to everyone...Please keep Dawn and Dylan in your prayers.

Scottie Martin

June 2, 2003

Dawn and Dylan,

Just wanted you to know you're in my heart and prayers. Your contributions to the Chick Y have been endless. Hope you recover quickly and to see you soon at the pool. God Bless.

Evie Willis

June 2, 2003

Coach Dawn,

Scott, Madeline and I are heartbroken over this tragedy. We are praying for your loss and complete recovery for your injuries. I will always remember the patience, confidence and committment that the two of you shared at soccer and especially with Madeline. I pray you find comfort in God's love. May Dylan always know that his father was not only a great man, a great coach but also a great role model for parents and children. Our sincere sympathies to your family,

Kathern Starnes

June 2, 2003

Dear Dawn,Dylan and the rest of Mike's family:

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Michael was a great husband,father and a friend. He will be missed by all that new him. May God Bless each and every one of you and my heart goes out to all of you..



Grammy Kate (Milford, CT)

June 2, 2003

Cheryl McGhee

June 1, 2003

To Mike's Family..I am so sorry for the loss. My thoughts and prayer are with yall. Mike was a great person and he was a great friend to me at the bowling alley. I had the previlage to meet him during bowling. He was a great guy and he will be missed so much next year will not be the same for sure. He was a very happy person always made me smile and laugh. We had some good times together and I will miss that for sure. But that is okay Mike will be bowling in heaven with us. May God Bless each and every one of you and my heart goes out to all of you..

Kenny & Terry Walker, Ralph & Kay Gove

June 1, 2003

To Mike's Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Mike was a great person we had the pleasure to get to know on Thursday nights at the bowling alley. He always had a smile and would walk over to say "Hi" and see how everyone was bowling each Thursday. Next year,Thursday Night Mix will not be the same without his smiling face. AKA. "Racing Rednecks"

Renee m

May 31, 2003

To Mike's family--You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mike was a great guy. I got to know him at the bowling alley and he was always someone that could make you smile. He will be greatly missed.

Kathy Mapp

May 31, 2003

Dawn, Dylan, Gloria and the rest of Mike's family and friends:

We loved Coach Mike very much at the YMCA. He was the best, most patient coach I have ever seen with those little kids. The Kickers played a game on 5/31 and won it for Coach Mike and Coach Dawn. We miss you and we will always be here for you.

Dawn, please get well soon and know that all who know you are praying for you and Dylan.

Dylan, I hope you will always remember what a special Daddy you had and he loved you and your Mommy more than anything in this world. And he will always be watching over you from Heaven.

God Bless you all.

Tim Edenfield

May 31, 2003

Dearest Michael you were truly a remarkable man. Your friendship will be missed tremendously. Your integrity and honorable dedication as a hard worker, strong husband and devoted father will remain with me forever. Your phone calls about proper attire at routeman meetings will be genuinely missed. I Love You Man! (I just loved how you always said MAN) Forever, Tim #19

Lori Horton Vann

May 31, 2003

Dawn, Dylan and the rest of the families. Mike was a great softball coach who encouraged us when we were down and always made us laugh. He will be missed by the many friends who loved him. May god be with you & your family. FMC softball will always remember Coach Mike.

Candy Keller-Bray

May 31, 2003

Dear DD, I cannot even begin to wonder what you have been through or have the right words to express my sympathy. My heart goes out to you and many many years of prayers for you down the road. You know the girls at Continental will always be here for you too. May God lift up your heart and get you through the most tragic time you'll ever face in your life. Love, Candy

cindy schrinel

May 31, 2003

You are truely missed. I thank you for being my friend when I knew no one else.

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