Walter Allen "Chip" Taylor

Born October 14, 1962 in Mississippi, he was a son of Edgar E. Taylor and the late Frances D. Taylor.

Chip lived most of his life in Stuarts Draft. He was a carpenter and enjoyed building things from wood. He liked to hunt, fish and go four-wheeling in the mountains. He also enjoyed working on puzzles.

In addition to his mother, Frances; he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Linda Taylor.

Survivors include his father, Edgar E. Taylor (Laura Sandridge) of Verona; two sons, Joey Taylor of GA and Walter Allen Taylor, Jr. of Lyndhurst who attends Stuarts Draft High School; two grandchildren, Payton Grace and Lucus Taylor; two stepbrothers, Stacy Pleasants (Shelly) of Grottoes and Travis Brooks of Stuarts Draft; niece, Kelsey Pleasants; nephew, Austin Pleasants; aunt and uncle, Bet and Tommy Coiner; cousins, Jodi Coiner and Kelly Honeycutt; former wife and mother of his son Joey, Victoria Taylor.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Barren Ridge Church of the Brethren. Burial will be private.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Barren Ridge Church of the Brethren, 1790 Barren Ridge Road, Staunton, VA 24401.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes of Stuarts Draft.

Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com