Louis W. Taylor Obituary in Martinsville at Hairston Funeral Home

Obituary For Louis W. Taylor

Louis Woodrow Taylor known as Woodrow, was born on December 12, 1933, in Welch, West, Virginia and peacefully passed away on October 11, 2024. He was the second of eight children born to Rosa Lee and Henry Abraham Taylor.

After high school, Louis began working for one of Virginia's oldest furniture manufacturers, at the same junction he attended the Nursing Core Program located in Virginia. While attending St Paul’s College in Lawrenceville Virginia, he was drafted into Service during the Korean War, where he served for 2 years in the Nursing Corps, stationed in Seattle Washington.

A true self-made entrepreneur at heart, Louis established his own General Contractor business for 50 years, while also working weekends as a cab driver for Red Foxx Taxi. He later joined his Orange Family which he enjoyed working at Home Depot where he finishes out his career. He became a well-known pillar in his community serving on various committee such The New Rochelle Business Network, Remington Men’s Club, the Shriners, an F.O.I. Lieutenant, and a proud Freemason. He also held the role as President and Vice President of the T.G.S.P - Taylor, Green, Starkey and Purdue Family Reunion committee.

Louis is survived by his beloved wife, Marie; his daughter Tynnetta and son-in-law Tyrone; his daughter Zainab; and his sons Bilal and Naeem. He also leaves behind his; grandchildren Amir, Alicia, Dahlia, Halimah, and Amya; as well as his brother Don and sisters Mary (Bobby), Betty, and Roberta. He is preceded in death by his older brother Fred; younger brothers Eugene and Curtis Senior; his mother Rosa Lee; his father Henry; and his son Lateef.

Louis Woodrow Taylor lived a remarkable life, marked by love, resilience, and an unwavering spirit. His legacy will endure throughout the countless lives he touched, the lessons he imparted, and the love he shared with his family. As we gather to celebrate his life, we honor the memory of a truly extraordinary man who will be deeply missed but forever cherished in our hearts.

A visitation service will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. with the funeral service at 11 a.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA. Interment will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Dr., Martinsville, VA.

A public viewing will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.

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Nicole Gray sent Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for Louis W. Taylor - October 23, 2024

We are so sorry for your loss - sending our love to you Bilal and your family.
Clinton, Nicole and Cruz Gray

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Shawanda Legall sent The Peace Lily for Louis W. Taylor - October 23, 2024

Our deepest condolences to the entire Taylor family.
Love, Shawanda, Steve, Halimah, Linda, & John

We are sorry for your loss and extend deepest sympathy and prayers for the family. May God bless you and your family. With heartfelt condolences, the Wainwright family.

Our sincere condolences to The Taylor Family . Our prayers are with you. Michael and Kiko Callands .

To Our Cousins: Marie, the children, Roberta, Betty, Mary & Bobby and our entire family let us be thankful that in the time of our sorrow, God's steadfast love, endless grace, mercy and great faithfulness will never cease.(Lam 3:22-23). For those of us who place our faith, hope and trust in the Lord(Phil 4:13) with all our heart (Prov 3:5-6), tomorrow promises of blessings will continue. Sending our love, sympathy and prayers Cousins Sharon and Min Carlena Starkey

May god comfort you in your time of sorrow. From: Vernon Easley

Our prayers and condolences to Marie and the Taylor Family ❤️.

To Roberta, Betty & Mary, we extend prayers of comfort to you and your entire family during this difficult time. Joe & Barbara Jamison

Mrs Roberta my condolences to you and your family. Betty Gravely Burwell

Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Leth & Marian Hairston

To Mary,Betty and Roberta:My sincere condolences are being extended to you and your entire family. 🙏🏽 Just know that others do care. We are saddened to learn of the passing of your dear brother. Keep trusting and looking to God. He will take care of you. We love you ❤️ Norma J Gravely and Lillie G.Wilson

Mary, Betty and Roberta you have our deepest sympathy, we just found out that this was your brother. Peter and Willie Mae Harris

Sending prayers and sympathy to Roberta and all the family. Sorry for your loss. Connie Waddy - Penhook, Va

My sincere condolences to the Taylor family. From the Callands family, New Rochelle, NY

Condolences to the family and Mrs Roberta I will always remember our 1984 NY trip to visit Mr Louis and his family. May God rest his soul and comfort the family.🙏🏽🤍🕊️ Sonji P.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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