Robertson, Taylor Mack

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Taylor Mack Robertson, age 27, of Ballard, WV, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018, in Jacksonville, FL. Born November 26, 1990, in Bluefield, WV, he was the son of Porter Robertson of Peterstown, WV, and Melissa Chandler Thorne of Narrows, VA.

Taylor was a 2009 graduate of James Monroe High School, where he was a member of the FCA and the Honor Society. He was a standout athlete in high school, earning first team all-state in football twice, and athlete of the year his senior year. Upon graduating high school, Taylor obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and later worked as a credit analyst for First Community Bank.

Taylor was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Edward and Pansy Robertson, and his maternal grandparents, Dickie Chandler and Joyce Taylor. In addition to his parents, survivors include his loving wife and son, Holly and Reed Robertson; one brother, Andrew Robertson and wife Sierra of Ballard, WV; one nephew, Kashton Robertson of Ballard, WV; step-mother, LeeAnn Robertson of Peterstown, WV; step-father, Dean Thorne of Narrows, VA; maternal grandfather, Mervin Taylor of Peterstown, WV; two step-brothers, Granger Gore of Peterstown, WV, and Thomas Robertson of NC; one step-sister, Ashley Hagerman of Collinsville, IL; and countless friends.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 2, 2018, at James Monroe High School in Lindside, WV, with Pastor Bryan Pruett officiating. Private burial will occur at a later time. A visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Saturday, September 1, 2018, at James Monroe High School. Stephen and Seth Wills, Tyler Franklin, C.J. Webb, Braxton Thompson, and Gavin Pruett will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Taylor’s name to the Sports of Monroe (280 Walnut Ridge Road, Peterstown, WV, 24963). Online guestbook can be signed or condolences may be sent to the family at www.broyles-shrewsbury.com. Arrangements by Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, WV.