Junior Russell Taylor Jr., 66, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, at his home. He was born on Jan. 6, 1955, a son of the late Junior Russell Taylor, and the late Evelyn Inez (Cottrill) Anderson.
Junior graduated from West Virginia University with a master’s degree in business and management and a master’s in safety. He also graduated from Master of Divinity Degree from Oral Roberts University. Throughout his life, he was a self-employed businessman and minister.
Junior was well known as a WVU super fan and a proud past WVU Mountaineer. He was the most devoted mountaineer who lived and breathed West Virginia. Without a doubt, we have truly lost one of the best.
He is survived by his wife, Viktoriya Taylor; son, Vlad Taylor; siblings, Roxanne Sterling, of Jupiter, Fla., Carolyn Taylor, of Morgantown, and Kathleen Huffman, of Bridgeport; brother-in-law, David Clise; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Junior is preceded in death by grandmother, Flossye Cottrill; sister, Rosanna Clise; and brother-in-law, Ronald Huffman.
In accordance with his wishes, cremation services will be provided by Hastings Funeral Home and a family gathering will be announced at a later date.
Donations may be made in Junior’s memory directly to the family at www.givingcompassion.care.
