Jerry Wayne Taylor, 81, of Axton, VA passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021. He was born on February 1, 1940 to the late Edward Wade Taylor and Ethel I. Braddock Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, L.F. Braddock and Mr. and Mrs. William C. Taylor; and his wife, Donna Dalton Taylor.
Mr. Taylor worked in customer service and was a member of the Church at Mercy Crossing.
He is survived by his daughters, Kimberly T. Gilley of Axton, VA and Donna Kaye Phillips (Greg) of Danville, VA; sister, Betty T. Robertson of Lithia Springs, GA; brother, William Lewis Taylor of Ridgeway, VA; grandchildren, Kathryn Elizabeth Braxton, Brian Christopher Gilley, Taylor Nicole Phillips, and Morgan Denae Phillips; and great-grandchildren, Thomas Caiden Braxton and Paisley Jo Gilley.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Mercy Crossing with Pastor Tim Nuckles officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church and family and friends are welcome to visit at Kim’s home. Burial will be at Roselawn Burial Park.
Norris Funeral Services & Crematory in Martinsville, VA is serving the Taylor family. Online condolences can be made at www.norrisfuneral.com
