Mr. John Otis Taylor entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. He was born on March 25, 1941, to the late Lemuel Otis Taylor and Virginia (Apple) Taylor.

John retired from Dan River Mills and was of the Baptist faith. Golf was truly his passion—more than a pastime, it was his world, bringing him joy and a sense of connection throughout his life.

He will be remembered as a kind, loving, and generous man who touched the lives of many. His warmth and giving spirit will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Nellie Knuckles, Betty Wyatt, Hazel Lazarus, Billy Taylor, Robert Taylor, and Linda Bray.

He is survived by his children: Jackie (Matthew) Smith of Blanch, North Carolina; David Taylor of Greensboro, North Carolina; John Taylor Jr., Donna Barley, and Nancy (Terry) Matherly, all of Danville, Virginia. He also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren: Cristin (Jared) Ashley of Reidsville, North Carolina; Melinda (Shawn) Bennett, Kaylee Smith, Ashley Wright, Brandon Barley, and Joey Taylor, all of Danville, Virginia; along with numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

Celebration of life services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Redemption Road Baptist Church, 2131 NC Highway 14, Reidsville, North Carolina. Pastor Daniel Bray officiating.

Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main St. Danville, VA., Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, Elder Monica Martin, Funeral Directress (434)799-9262

Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com. “Our  Family Servicing Your Family”

 

A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Redemption Road Baptist Church, 2131 NC Highway 14, Reidsville, North Carolina. Pastor Daniel Bray officiating.

Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main St. Danville, VA., Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, Elder Monica Martin, Funeral Directress (434)799-9262

Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com. “Our  Family Servicing Your Family”