With deep love and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Louis B. Taylor, Jr., who was born on September 12, 1949, and peacefully departed this life on his birthday, September 12, 2025.

Louis touched countless lives through his music, teaching, and devotion to family and community. His legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 9 a.m. at the University of the Virgin Islands Elridge Blake Sports and Fitness Center.

He is survived by:

Wife: Michele L. McClean-Taylor

Children: Louis B Taylor III  Moné Taylor, Safiya Taylor

Grandchildren: Taylor Pryce

Son-in-Law: Steve Shore

Siblings: Roy Stephens Sr, Lloyd “Phonso” Stephens Sr, Geraldine Georges

Sister-in-Law: Maxwell Georges, Sharon Adams-Taylor,  Mary Williams, Leona Stephens, Laura Velinor, Rachel McClean, Jason McClean, Jermaine McClean, Roy McClean, Rudolph McClean

Nieces and Nephews: Gerald Stephens, Roy Stephens Jr, Olanzo Stephens, Leonard Stephens, Lloyd Stephens Jr, Lisa Stephens,  Aja Taylor, Ife Taylor

Cousins: Jacqueline Lewis, Leticia Duncan, Kayavril Duncan-Smalls, Ruslin Rabsatt, Ismay “Girly” Powell,  Franky “Jimmy” Powell, Gorda Dorfleet, Gilbert Hendricks, Valentino Hendricks, Dr Linda Thomas, Diane George, Dr. Cleve Dawson, Barbara Marks

And many more family and friends.

We invite all who knew and loved Louis to join us in celebrating his remarkable life and honoring his memory.

Arrangements will be provided by Turnbull’s Funeral Home.