Samuel Clay Taylor Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Samuel Clay Taylor of Stuarts Draft, Virginia, who passed away on October 14, 2025, at the age of 61, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Samuel may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Casper A. Taylor, Sr. and Madeline Ware Thomas-Taylor; and his brothers, Casper A. Taylor, Jr. and Kenneth Lee Taylor, Sr.. He is survived by: his siblings, Cynthia Williams of Waynesboro, Florence Graves (John) of Fishersville, Diane Chuks of Waynesboro, Linette Taylor of Stuarts Draft, Rafael Taylor of Waynesboro and Gary A. Taylor (Carlette) of Northern Virginia; his aunt Constance Ware of Clinton, Maryland; and his close friend Eric Payne. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Oak Grove Baptist Restoration Ministries (223 Oak Grove Church Rd, Waynesboro, VA 22980).