Funeral service for Justin Alexander Taylor, age 13, of Kelso, TN, will be conducted at 1 PM on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Richard Garlen and Bro. Roger Holley officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery.
Justin was born on October 3, 2005 in Lincoln County, TN to Richard Lee and Megan Holley Taylor. Playing football for Flintville and Fayetteville Junior Pro was his passion. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing video games and hoped to some day be a YouTube vlogger. He was very loving, caring and always giving to others. Justin was always giving to others and in that spirit his last contribution to this world was the gift of life being a Tennessee Organ Donor. Justin passed away on April 20, 2019 at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two younger brothers, Timothy and Christopher Taylor; grandparents, Audera and Lee Hardy, Roger and Susan Holley, and Richard and Barbara Taylor; great-grandmother, Aldene Bramlett; uncles, Max, Mason and Marshall Holley and Randy Helton; aunt, Winter Schwartz; and great-uncle, Bobby Gene Taylor.
Visitation with the family will be held at 5 PM until 8 PM on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Higgins Funeral Home. Higgins is honored to be serving the family of Justin Taylor.
MEMORIALS
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
VUMC Gift and Donor Services
3322 West End Avenue, Suite 900
Nashville, TN 37203-1197
35 Comments To "Justin Alexander Taylor"
#1 Comment By Jo Stacy On April 22, 2019 @ 9:10 pm
So sorry this is so sad! Prayers ? ?? ??? ? for all your family.
#2 Comment By Amanda McBride On April 22, 2019 @ 9:42 pm
Our prayers are with your family. D.C. appreciates the friendship and support Justin gave him during football.
#3 Comment By Jessica Boltz On April 22, 2019 @ 9:47 pm
Prayers with the family! So sorry for your loss!
#4 Comment By Tracey Wellman On April 22, 2019 @ 10:16 pm
Sending all our love and prayers
#5 Comment By Patricia Sanders On April 22, 2019 @ 10:36 pm
Prayers are with you all during this time. Rest in peace Justin
#6 Comment By Dr. David Golden On April 22, 2019 @ 10:55 pm
I always looked forward to seeing your smiling and happy face in the hallways of s school. You will be forever missed and always loved.
#7 Comment By Pam Hochstadt Picray and family On April 22, 2019 @ 11:29 pm
Such sad news. I’m so sorry for the loss of this special young man. Susan, know that my family is thinking of your family during this sad, sad time. Love to all.
#8 Comment By Denise price On April 22, 2019 @ 11:30 pm
Praying for you and your family
I’m so sorry for your loss my heart breaks for you all.
R.I.P Justin ?
#9 Comment By Victoria Mathews-Swindle On April 22, 2019 @ 11:41 pm
Susan, I know words do little to ease the incredible pain of the loss of your grandson. In life Justin was a giver, and in death his family gave the gift of life to others in organ donation. You can rest easy in knowing Justin is safe in the arms of Jesus. You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort and peace as only he can during this difficult time. God Bless You!
#10 Comment By Janette and Danny Askins On April 22, 2019 @ 11:49 pm
Megan and Lee, I’m sorry that this sweet young man has been taken out of your life. Just remember he will also be in your heart and all the good memories.
Love y’all
#11 Comment By Harold Brenda Edwards On April 23, 2019 @ 12:15 am
So very sorry so young praying for family
#12 Comment By Lynn Howard On April 23, 2019 @ 12:24 am
So very sorry, love and prayers for the family.
#13 Comment By Dorothy On April 23, 2019 @ 12:27 am
So very sorry praying for the family
#14 Comment By Randy Taylor On April 23, 2019 @ 12:29 am
So sad praying for the family
#15 Comment By Randy Taylor On April 23, 2019 @ 12:30 am
So sad praying for the family
#16 Comment By Jimmy and Dottie Caldwell On April 23, 2019 @ 12:48 am
Sending you all our love and prayers at this sad time.
#17 Comment By Janette Mckin Askins On April 23, 2019 @ 1:07 am
So sorry for your lost. Will keep all the family in my prayers.
#18 Comment By Jessica Pearson On April 23, 2019 @ 1:33 am
Lee,Megan , Timothy & Christopher I’m so sorry for your loss praying for you all in the name of Jesus AMEN! Barbara and Richard and all the other grandparents etc…. my prayers are with you all as well. I know sometimes we don’t know or understand the reasons why things like this happen but we can be reassured in knowing your precious Justin is resting in glory with Jesus AMEN. I love you all and may God continue to touch ,heal and mend all of your broken hearts.
#19 Comment By Sara On April 23, 2019 @ 4:18 am
I love the Justin he was my favorite ❤️ I miss him already ?
#20 Comment By Sara On April 23, 2019 @ 4:19 am
I loved Justin he was my friend ❤️
I miss him already ?
#21 Comment By Andrea Dye Ewing On April 23, 2019 @ 5:29 am
I am so sorry for the loss of your son. My prayers are with his family and friends. RIP JUSTIN❤️
#22 Comment By Ellen King On April 23, 2019 @ 10:00 am
Megan, I am truly sorry for your loss but GOD gained a beautiful angel and you will always have some one watching over you and your family. I remember him when he was just a little bit of a boy, always so cute and sweet. My prayers are with you. God bless and keep all of you
#23 Comment By Kellie Sumners On April 23, 2019 @ 1:02 pm
Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers during this difficult time.
#24 Comment By Jess P. Dicus On April 23, 2019 @ 1:14 pm
Sorry for your loss. Justin’s family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.
#25 Comment By Kim Swindell On April 23, 2019 @ 1:30 pm
Dear Megan & Family
God be with u all. There’s nothing like the pain losing a child. I have lost too. 8yrs. Ago. God has helped me. I pray that he help you guys. May he hold you close. May he carry you when you feel you cant make it. Dont get bitter get better. The love you all. God bless. If u need to talk I’m here for you.
#26 Comment By Helen Allman On April 23, 2019 @ 2:29 pm
My heart grieves with you.
#27 Comment By Sandy Chumbley On April 23, 2019 @ 2:38 pm
Praying for comfort for you Megan and your family.
#28 Comment By Keith Lowry On April 23, 2019 @ 3:13 pm
So sorry for your loss, keeping you and your family in our prayers. God will comfort and be with you.
#29 Comment By Tony and lereca Swinford On April 23, 2019 @ 3:17 pm
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
#30 Comment By Terry Henderson Sanders On April 23, 2019 @ 5:33 pm
To the entire family, so very sorry for your sudden loss. May God give you peace and strength in this difficult time. I will be lifting you up to the lord in prayer.
#31 Comment By Rev Fonda Blair On April 23, 2019 @ 6:38 pm
So sorry for your loss. God bless you and your beloved family. May God’s strength and comfort empower all of you for the rest of your lives over the loss of Justin. May Justin’s memory forever live in the hearts and minds of all whose lives he touched. Justin lives on and will continue to perpetuate life in those who are recipients of his organs. Thank you Lord, Justin is Your noble servant and ranks highly in heaven among all as well as on this Earth. He is one of God’s heroes and heaven’s best.
#32 Comment By Rhonda Honey Wilbanks On April 23, 2019 @ 6:49 pm
Bless this young mans family and friends. Such a sad loss may God touch the the broken hearts and souls of all may he wrap you in his arms around you giving you peace and comfort in the the days to come.RIP
#33 Comment By Karli shelden On April 23, 2019 @ 10:23 pm
Y’all will forever be in our prayers , sorry I couldn’t be there today , love you Megan Taylor and family and if there is anything I can do please let me know.
#34 Comment By Beth Ortiz On April 25, 2019 @ 6:53 am
So sad praying for all of the family. I am here if y’all need anything at all
#35 Comment By Richard and Sherry Johnston On April 28, 2019 @ 12:43 pm
Our hearts are broken for you.We are so sorry for your loss, May God watch over your family and wrap his loving arms around you. Love Sherry and Richard Johnston