Troy Lee Taylor
Troy Lee Taylor, 40, of Morgantown, died Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, following the sudden onset of a serious illness.He was born May 23, 1984, in Morgantown, a son of Robert L. Taylor and Sally M. TaylorTroy graduated from University High School in Morgantown, and then attended West Virginia University and Fairmont State University, where he studied engineering.He later worked as a specialist in computer technology and sales, where he enjoyed his coworkers and solving both simple and complex problems for his customer base. He later made a career in Magic the Gathering, the collectable card game, by trading and selling cards. He routinely participated in and won tournaments both himself and through customers for whom he built their competitive decks. He enjoyed the challenge of mastering new approaches to the game and was routinely successful in applying newstrategies.He is survived by his parents, Robert L. Taylor and Sally M. Taylor; his brother Robert M. Taylor of Rockville, Md.; and spouse, Moira E. Goff-Taylor, also of Rockville; two nephews, Benjamin M. and Finley R. Taylor; and two uncles, Thomas G. Chambers of Tampa, Fla., and Charles E. Taylor of Scranton, Pa. As an avid animal lover, he is also survived by his two furry felines, Bambu andCarabu.Troy will be remembered for his incredibly sharp wit, steel-trap memory, and jovial spirit. He and his family also loved the outdoors, especially the West Virginia Botanic Garden. Therefore, Troy requested any memorial donations be made to the West Virginia Botanic Garden at 714 Venture Drive, PMB #121, Morgantown, WV 26508-7306, or at www.wvbg.comIn honoring Troy's wishes, cremation will be handled by the McCulla Funeral Home, with a small private ceremony for family and close friends at a future date.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.McCulla.com
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