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Wayne Anthony Taylor, 67, of Chesterfield, Virginia, peacefully transitioned to heaven on November 24, 2025.

Wayne was born on November 30, 1957, to the late Otis and Helen Taylor, Sr., in Petersburg, Virginia.  He was raised in the West Petersburg area of Dinwiddie, Virginia.  

He attended Dinwiddie County Public Schools and graduated in 1976. He joined the United States Army immediately after high school, serving nine years.  Later in life, Wayne was a proud employee of Chaparral Steel and McGuire Veterans Hospital.

Wayne was a comedian at heart, always finding reasons to laugh and helping others to do the same. He loved watching sports, playing the lottery, and enjoying life’s simple pleasures. Wayne faced every challenge with humor and resilience, meeting even the toughest moments with a smile.  He shared a deep special bond with his mother and found genuine joy in supporting and uplifting children. His generosity extended beyond his family, as he provided financial assistance to so many people. 

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents Otis and Helen Taylor, Sr.; brothers, Charles Woods, David Williams, Ervin White, and Arthur and Reginald Taylor; sisters, Jeanette T. Kelley and Jacqueline Thorpe; and grandson TyJuan Crenshaw II affectionately known as Mistro.

Wayne leaves to cherish his memory: sons, TyJuan Crenshaw, Sr. and James Walker; grandchildren Tiana Taylor, Nekwan, Nakaylah, Nakahri Crenshaw, Kali Scott, and Semaj Walker; ten great grandchildren;  brothers, Otis Jr. and Gary Taylor, Spencer Williams (Clara);  sisters, Brenda Smith (Curtis), Beverly Pugh, Deborah and Patricia Taylor; brothers-in-law, Lee Kelley and Curtis Thrope, Jr., and sisters-in-law, Frances Taylor and Dorothy White; and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Special and devoted friends are Cynthia Vaughan, Pamela Dallas, and Tiffany Austin.

Wayne’s laughter, love, and presence will be deeply missed and continues to live in our hearts.

Celebration of life service for Mr. Wayne Anthony Taylor "Jamaica-Caveman" will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God In Christ  233 Halifax St. Petersburg Virginia with full Military Honors. Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Pastor,Officiating, Eulogist.

 Interment will follow in the Amelia Virginia Veterans Cemetery 10300 Pridesville Road, Amelia Virginia Monday, December 8, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

A public viewing will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm on Friday, December  5, 2025 at J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment in Petersburg, Virginia.

The family is asking relatives and friends to assemble at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Brenda Taylor Smith on day of service at 9:45 a.m.

Services may be viewed on Live Stream 

May his memory bring comfort to those who knew him.

 Professional services have been entrusted to the staff of J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment 25824 Greensville Avenue Petersburg Virginia 23803 Dinwiddie County, (804) 732-5959 and (804)834-3330. Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr. Funeral Director and Mr. Ricky Montgomery, Funeral Director, Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com. “Our Family Servicing Your Family”

Professional services have been entrusted to the staff of J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment 25824 Greensville Avenue Petersburg Virginia 23803 North Dinwiddie County, (804) 732-5959 and (804)834-3330. Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr. Funeral Director.  Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com. “Our Family Servicing Your Family”