Leroy Leon Taylor, Sr. Obituary (1935 - 2014)

Taylor Leroy Leon Taylor, Sr. 79, of Richmond, Va., departed this life after a year long illness on Wednesday, September 3, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Isabelle P. Taylor; parents, Willis and Louise Taylor; brother, Harry Taylor; and sister, Thelma Brown. He was born on August 12, 1935, in New Kent County, Va. After graduating from George W. Watkins High School, Quinton, Va., he enlisted in the Army and served during the Korean War. He moved to Richmond and met Isabelle Proctor. They were married for 35 years. He retired from U.S Tobacco (Model Tobacco) and Fine Foods of Virginia. A devout man, he was a member of New Elam Baptist Church in New Kent and was on the Deacon Board for many years. He was a man who loved to work with his hands and did not mind helping others in need. He is survived by his sons, Leroy Jr. and Michael; grandsons, Jason, Sebastian and Julian; great-granddaughter, Janiya; brothers, Alton and Russell; sister, Janie (James); niece, Carol Brown; nephew, James Harris III; and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St., where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Wednesday, September 10, at New Elam Baptist Church, 8101 Cumberland Rd., New Kent. Interment will follow at Maury Cemetery.