Justin Anthony Taylor

Justin Anthony Taylor was born on July 12, 1980 at Mary Immaculate Hospital, Denbigh, Va. He grew up between Culpeper and Mascot, Va., and was a resident of Mascot at the time of his death, April 2, 2018. He was 37 years old. Justin is survived by the sweetest and most loving parents he could have asked for, Dave and Karen Taylor as well as his sister, Tanya (George) Pennington and his niece and nephew, Leah and Zack, his “brother” B.G. Blackwell, and his girlfriend, Amanda Shermer and her two girls Addison and Gabriella, that were precious to him. He also leaves behind his loving aunts and uncles- Dorothy Ketterman, Janice and Bob Reeder, Margaret and Joe Lands, Annie and Jim Mote, Jean and Jr. Stout, Ann and Jerry Burkehammer, Aunt “Wandy” Blackwell, Tom and Pam Ratliff, Scott and Cheryl Ratliff, John and Janet Ratliff. He has many, many cousins and great cousins, more than we can ever name that were very special to him and many of which were like brothers and sisters that will miss him terribly. Justin also leaves many, many great friends that he considered as family and we know have suffered a great loss this week. Justin had many qualities that made him a joy to be around. He gained many things from his Uncles that meant so much to him. From Tom- he inherited his good looks, From Scott- he inherited his intelligence, and from John Boy- he inherited his good heart and humor. One of his best friends said it best when he said: “If you needed $10 and Justin only had $5, he would find a way to make $5 more to give you the $10. He’d give you the shirt off his back and he’d smile and make you feel good about taking it.” As we can see by all the many people that have been touched by this tragedy, Justin was well loved and everyone that knew him enjoyed spending time with him enjoying his fun sense of humor and warm, loving personality. As a child, Justin was raised as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, and while not remaining active with the local congregation, many of the principles of living that he was taught from the Bible continued to guide him in his later life and helped shape the way he treated others. Justin had many interests and things he enjoyed- riding his motorcycle, hunting, mud bogging, listening to blue grass and spending time hanging out and catching up with family and friends. As a little boy he had a love of trucks that started with his first Bigfoot Truck and continued through his life. He was especially proud of his newest truck that he dedicated to his Grandpa “Shank” Ratliff. At the young age of 18, he used all he learned from his father and he began his own business, JTXteriors. This brought him into contact with so many in the community that he enjoyed getting to know and work with. He appreciated his employees and considered them close friends. Justin’s family would like to thank everyone who have sent thoughts, prayers, donations of food, etc. for their thoughtfulness. It has been such a help to assist his family through this time. They would like to especially thank all his very special friends that they have been able to call on for assistance where needed and have been told numerous times, “Not a problem, I will take care of it.” And they did. Also, Karen and Dave would to thank Ms. Norma, Justin’s office administrator, “Boss Lady”, and second mother for all she has done for them. Arrangements have been made at Vincent’s Funeral Home in West Point, Va. On Monday, April 9, 2018. Visitation for family and friends will start at 1 p.m., and Memorial Services will be at 4 p.m.

Justin Anthony Taylor

July 12, 1980 - April 2, 2018