Quentin S. Taylor
February 22, 1936 ~ November 6, 2010
Quentin S. Taylor died on Saturday, November 6, 2010. Quentin S. Taylor of Vienna, VA departed this life following a lengthy illness. Beloved husband of Barbara, devoted father of Jeffrey and brother of Durward, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Barbara, We were so sorry to hear the news, but also knew Quentin had suffered for a long time. It must be a great comfort to him that you and Jeffrey have each other, and that you both made him so proud. I have medical appointments in C’Ville on Tuesday, but our hearts and thoughts will be with you. I’ll see you when we return. Peggy and Bill
Barbara and Jeffrey..My prayers are with you during this time. Barbara, I know what a wonderful relationship you and Quentin shared. Marriages like yours set a model for the young people today. A love strong and everlasting through all trials. Stay strong, and know that God is by your side and will comfort you. Linda
Dear Barbara, May god bless you and your family, our prayers are with you.
Barbara & Jeffrey, No words can ease your pain; however, we know our Lord will give you the strength to endure this time of grief and bereavement Psalm 121:1,2 is very comforting. With our love, sympathy and prayers.
Barbara, I worked with Quentin over the last several years consulting on several very important Federal Aviation Administration Programs – you and I talked several times on the phone. He was a true professional and a joy to work with – I will miss his advice, wisdom, and sense of humor. He also introduced me to your favorite restaurant Café Renaissance. We had lunch there several times and he proudly showed me the brass nametag next to your favorite table. I will miss Quentin very much – he was a joy to be around. Please contact me if there is anything I can do to help. Tom Davis
Pokey & Jeff – Hold on to your memories, and let them guide you during this time of sadness. We are here for you whenever. Love, Dot & Jack
Barbara & Jeff – It’s hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of a well-lived life. Love, Dot
Aunt Barbara and Jeffrey- I am deeply saddened to hear of Uncle Quentin’s passing. I will always remember how he took time out from his busy schedule to come and visit me that summer that I worked at the FAA. I felt so proud to be his niece. I know in my heart that he is truly at peace now and please know that my family’s prayers are with you during this time. I love you both.
Jeffrey, Sorry to hear about your Dad. I hope you have happy memories of the many experiences you had as a family that will provide comfort to you and your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Aunt Barbara and Jeff, I have the fondest memories of all of the holidays and family gatherings we all spent together. May you find comfort in knowing that we share in your loss and will always there for you both. He is at peace now and will be surely missed but will always live in our hearts. Love, Andi and Justin
Barbara and family – We all have heroes, and Quentin will always be high on my list. He mentored me from my early days in the FAA and was a wonderful example of a dignified, honest, quiet, gentleman. Quentin and his yellow sportscar will always bring a smile. May God bless you and your family. Chuck Reavis
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Quentin. He was truly a well-respected gentleman of the highest character who will be sorely missed.
Dear Barbara, My thoughts and condolences are with you at this time.
Barbara, I am sorry to hear of your loss. May you and your family find comfort in the memories that you share. Janine (Eric’s fiancee)
Dear Barbara and family: I knew Quentin from his association with the Vienna Wireless Society. He was always the complete friend and put real meaning into the word gentleman. I will deeply miss his wisdom and calm demeanor. He was an example to which we all aspire. Tim Donovan – WA4CLK
I met Quentin and twin Durward when I was in junior high school. We were in a club together throughout our high school days and from time to time thereafter, I would hear about his activities and/or run into him. All his life, he was always a wonderful person. You have my deepest sympathy, but please know that this is not the end. You will see him again by and by. You and all your family are in my prayers. Grace Washington Cooper
Quentin was a very classy guy. I, personally, loved his calm nature and being in his presence was such a gracious experience because he always made you feel like you could just be yourself, say what you felt and were still accepted (as is) and not judged at all. I didn’t meet Barbara until 2009 at the Vienna Wireless Banquet. She’s a very gracious woman and my heart goes out to her for the loss of her husband of all these years. Mel and I will both miss Quention at our Ham radio activities and meetings. His input and humble presence in person and on the air will surely be missed by us and other Vienna Wireless Society members who got to know him as well. Blessing and Hugs to his entire family.
My sincere condolences to Barbara and family. Quentin was a role model for many at FAA, myself included. He was very much respected by his peers and subordinates. He will be truly missed. Janet Smith Wiggins
Barbara & Jeff – Thinking of you with sympathy and understanding that words can’t express. Love, Mildred
Aunt Barbara and Jeffrey, Uncle Quentin will surely be missed; but not forgotten. We know he is in a better place. We will always remember the wisdom he shared. We’re there for you both. Love, Lauren and family
May you find comfort in treasured memories With sincere sympathy
Barbara & Jeffrey – May the sympathy of those who care for you and the precious memory of your loved one help to comfort you at this time. Love, Becky
Dear Barbara and Jeffrey, I am truly at a loss for words. I wish I could be there with you and give you both a hug and make things better. But big sisters cannot always make things better. It is times like these that I would give the world to change things, but I cannot. So please know that while I am not physically with you, you both are in our thoughts, prayers and minds. Forever in our hearts with all our love. God keep his arms around you and His blessings forever with you.
Dear Barbara and Jeffrey, We are truly saddened by your loss and wish we could convey some message to ease your pain. May all the thoughts and prayers of those that know and care about you be some solice. Find inspiration in the life Quentin lived, peace and love in the memories you made together, and comfort from the thoughts and prayers of all the lives you’ve touched. God bless.
Retired Contract Specialist at FAA. It was an honor to have known Quent.
Barbara and Jeff, We think of so many things: role model, laughter, guidance, the ability to listen. Quentin taught us so much for which we will be eternally grateful Quent was much more than a brother-in-law. we hope you know how we loved him and we love you and how we will remember him. Channing and Claire
Barbara. Remember you have a circle of family and friends who are embracing you, and lifting you up in prayer in the loss of your husband.
To the Taylor Family: The sorrow we feel at the loss of a loved one is only exceeded by the joy of knowing that the earthly pains and trials have now ceased and that eternal rest with the Heavenly Father has now begun. Jim, retired FAA – Airports
I met Quent when I started in FAA airports in 1993. Really enjoyed his company and counsel.
Barbara and family, My condolences to you and all your family. I met Quentin at the Vienna Wireless Society events and will miss his presence, friendship, and contributions very much.
I was very sorry to learn of Quentin’s passing. I send my sincere condolences to his family and friends. Quentin reached out to me very early in my career with the FAA Chief Counsel’s office. He was a kind and intelligent man; and, a mentor, role-model and friend. I pray that he will Rest in Peace.
My thanks to Quentin for being part of the reason for the start of my FAA career. Blessings to all his family and friends.
The Taylor Family I was so sorry to hear the news of Mr. Taylors passing. I am a part of his FAA Airports Family. He was to me as he was to so many a friend and mentor. He introduced me to Airports. I am also a part of the National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees Washington Headquarters and we all share memories of his part in starting the national organization. Although we are sadden by the loss of Mr. Taylor I know he is now in a better place. His family will remain in our hearts and prayers. In Unity, Margarete Berrios, President Washington HQ, NBCFAE HQ
I enjoyed working with one of the best supervisors anyone could ask for. I can say that two of the nicest people I know are now in heaven–Quent and Walt Luffsey. I truly will miss a coulple of fellows that I considered friends.
Dear Barbara and Jeff; I rejoice in the fact that I have been honored to have shared life with Quentin Taylor over these past decades. I regret, at the same time, that our journey together has been cut short. So many adventures and in-depth conversations remained. But these yet-to-be-written chapters just will make heaven all the more inviting. I loved Quentin Taylor. I celebrate his life. Love to you both.
Barbara and Jeffrey, We will cherish the wonderful memories of our association with Quentin while we were with the Federal Aviation Administration and afterwards. He was always a perfect gentleman and a pleasure to be around. God Bless and our prayers are with you.
Jeff – I was very saddened to receive your email this morning about your Father’s death. You have been a great support and comfort to both your parents during his illness & all of your friends have likewise held your Father in our thoughts and prayers. I have placed his name on Prayers of the Departed at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church & know that your friends there & at Secor are thinking of you & your Mother also. May light perpetual shine upon Quentin’s soul and all those who have gone before him.
Dear Jeffrey and Mrs. Taylor I was very saddened when you called yesterday and I learned that Mr. Taylor had passed. In fact, I am thinking of you now as I write this note. I know that you have been very brave and truly cherished your dad and family. I am sure he is proud of you. Jeffrey, you and I have been friends for about 15 years (since I was a grad student at Howard U). I recall how we spoke of the good times we have had with our fathers growing up (especially since we are the same age) shared a lot of the same memories of the 70’s and 80s. I read a wonderful bio (that I sent to you) about your dad’s impact on the world and his leadership as a Howard Alumni. I also read through several of the entries here and realized wonderful friend, mentor, and family person he was. He has definiitely passed on those traits to you and I have benefitted as your friend. Mrs Taylor, I fondly recall meeting you and Mr.Taylor when Jeff and I came out to the house in Vienna. I recalled thinking that you and Mr Taylor reminded me of my parents and family members and that I had both of you to thank for raising one of my most cherished friends. I know that you and Jeff will miss him dearly. I also know that you and Jeffrey are close and will be strong for each other and find inspiration through fond memories of Mr. Taylor. Please know that my thoughts are with you during this time too. Sincerely, John G. Taborn, PhD
I knew Quentin as a member of the Vienna Wireless Society. He was always kind and generous with a great sense of humor. I will always chuckle at his initials QST in the context of ham radio. He’ll be missed. Mark Esswein/KG4PRN
Dear Jeff, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We know this is very difficult for you and your mother. Our prayer is that God grant you the strength you need to handle this part of his master plan. We love you Jeff. Dr. and Mrs. John M. Taborn
Dear Barbara: We are so glad we’ve been able to share such a wonderful friendship with you and Quentin. He was such a gentleman always in every way with everyone. We will miss him terribly and will always remember him with love and humor and pride. Our love and friendship and support are ALWAYS here for you and Jeff. God Bless! Love you!
Barbara, Quin knew Quentin and as a neighbor in DC and a student in both high school and college. I knew Quentin as a classmate in college and a co-worker at FAA. We share your Family’s loss and send you our sincere symphany. Al & Quin Barr
Barbara and Jeff – I wanted to tell you how sorry I am to hear of Quentin’s passing. You probably will not remember me but I knew you both in Alaska (never met Jeff) when Quentin was Deputy Director. I had a great deal of respect for your husband and remember his professionalism, warmth, and willingness to tackle a problem. He also had a wonderful sense of humor. While I have not seen your family since you left Alaska, I have always held your husband in great esteem for helping me though a tough employment situation. God bless you.
To the family – so sorry for very late condolences! I just discovered today Quentin’s passing while looking for him on Facebook. I only met him 2-3 times over the years, but Durward was a very close friend of mine. I will say I was always so taken by Quentin’s gracious and caring manner.