Martin (Marty) Luther Taylor, Jr., 74, of Buena Vista, Virginia passed away Friday, June 12, 2020.

Marty retired as a private investigator in 2016 after 30 years with the law firm, Gentry Locke in Roanoke.

Born November 30, 1945 in Columbia, S.C., he was the son of the late Martin Luther Taylor, Sr. and Margaret Gibson Taylor.

Marty is survived by the love of his life, Dianne Elaine Taylor, to whom he was married for 52 years. Marty is also survived by his beloved daughter, Tara Taylor Grow and husband, Burton.

Marty was a loving Grangie to his two granddaughters whom he adored, Ashlen Taylor Hazelwood and Gracyn Paige Hazelwood and step-grandchildren, Joshua, Kallie and Amber Grow. Marty is survived by his brother, Robert G. Taylor and wife, Patricia of Charlotte, N.C., as well as a nephew, Scott Taylor (Jolie) of Pawleys Island, S.C.; niece, Mimi Taylor Smith (Billy) of Chapin, S.C.; niece, Nicole Harris of Charlotte, N.C.; great-nieces, Katelin Hickman (Dustin), Madison and Caroline Harris and numerous other family and friends.

Marty's wife and daughter would like to extend their deepest gratitude to his wonderful caregivers, Carol Hostetter and Steve Ferguson.

A graveside service will be held Monday, June 15 at 2 p.m. at Green Hill Cemetery in Buena Vista.

Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home.