Otha Taylor Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Otha Taylor of Petersburg, Virginia, born in Sussex, Virginia, who passed away on September 15, 2021 at the age of 68. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Otha Taylor to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, McKinley Taylor and Margaret Taylor; and his siblings, Charles Taylor, Harold Taylor and Gladys Taylor.
He is survived by: his children, Demetrius Harris (Phillip) of Petersburg, VA, Angel Basnight (Brandon) of Petersburg, VA, Marcus Smith, Sr. (Shreeta Tatum) of Petersburg, VA and Jacobie Smith of Georgia; his grandchildren, Pha, Shard Harris Robert Harris (Patrice Carter), Skylar Harris, Takia Smith, TyAsia Smith, BreAsia Basnight and Marcus Smith, Jr.; his great grandchildren, Princeton Harris, Azariyah Harris, Nathan Harris, Jr., Kalib McClain and Nami Smith; his granddaughter Diane Smith; his siblings, Walter McKinley Taylor (Gloria Lee), Lawrence Taylor (Elaine) of Petersburg, VA, Calvin Taylor (Yvonne) of Waverley, VA, Ryan Taylor (Francine) of Ettrick, VA, Barry Taylor, Sr. (Dehavikand) of Ettrick, VA, Tiris Henley (Tyrone) of Chesterfield, VA, Clementine Taylor of Petersburg, VA, Sandra Taylor of Petersburg, VA, Gloria Taylor of Ettrick, VA and Golden Brown of Augusta, GA; his uncle Norman Brown (Della) of Petersburg, VA; his cousin Lanesha Johnson; and his friend Richard Dennis. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.