Henry Merle Taylor Jr., age 89 died in his home on March 15, 2018 of natural causes. He is survived by his wife, Patricia A. Taylor, his son Henry (Hank) Taylor III, his daughters, Genevieve Amos and Maire Taylor, sister Anne Tack step-children, Sharon Longest, Sherry Harris, Tricia Dodson, and Ray Dodson as well as 10 grand-children and 8 great grand-children. He was a long-time resident of Chester, Va. where he retired from his business as an Industrial Hygienist in 2001. He volunteered for the Shepherd's Center and attended Unity of Bon Air for many years. A memorial service will be held May 27, 2018 @ 3:30 at Unity of Bon Air, 923 Buford Road, N. Chesterfield, VA 23235. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Hospital or Unity of Bon Air.