In memoriam: Caleb Owen Taylor, Virginia Tech Police Department
Caleb Taylor. Virginia Tech Photo.
Caleb Owen Taylor, security center representative with Virginia Tech Police Department, died on June 13 at the age of 36.
Taylor was born on Dec. 27, 1988, to Anna Wilson Taylor and the late James Dwight Taylor in Blacksburg.
Taylor was employed by Virginia Tech for 10 years and served the last six years with the police department in the security center.
“Caleb very much reminded me of an adventurer,” said Virginia Tech Police Chief Mac Babb. “It seemed like he could be listening to heavy metal one moment and relaxing on the river the next. Later, he would be on a spontaneous trip and then back at home watching movies or playing online video games. The common thing among all of these interests was that they always involved his vast array of friends. Safe to say that Caleb was loved and very much emulated the image of someone who never met a person he didn’t like. He most certainly enriched the lives of those around him through shared experiences."
He is survived by his mother, Anna Wilson Taylor; brother, Jared Taylor; aunts Donna Wilson, Patti Taylor White, and Teresa Wilson; uncles David Wilson (Kristi), Earl Wilson (Melanie), Dow Taylor (Pam); cousins Kristen White Throckmorton, Lauren White Underwood, Brittney Wilson Whittaker, Ryan Wilson, Kaitlin Wilson, Ethan Wilson, Mindy Wilson Patsel, Dulcie Morris Conley, Rachael Taylor, Ethan Taylor; and his four-legged buddy, Hank.
Taylor’s full obituary is available online.
Wreath for Caleb Taylor. Photo by Mac Babb.
Members of the university community who seek support or assistance are encouraged to contact these resources:
- TimelyCare
- Cook Counseling Center at 540-231-6557
- Dean of Students Office at 540-231-3787. Referral to a campus cleric may be made through this office.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Anthem at 855-223-9277
- Aetna at 888-238-6232
- Kaiser Permanente at 866-517-7042
- Sentara Health Plans Vantage HMO at 800-899-8174
- Hokie Wellness at 540-231-2233 (students) or 540-231-8878 (employees)
- Housing Services at 540-231-6205
- Residential Well-being at 540-231-1139
- Civil Rights Compliance at 540-231-2010
- Women's Center at Virginia Tech at 540-231-7806
- University Ombuds Office at 540-231-3125
- Graduate Office of the Ombudsperson at 540-231-9573