Roland Kareem “TJ” Taylor, Jr, 24, of McDonough, Georgia passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

TJ was born on Saturday, February 23, 2002, in Griffin, Georgia to Jenny Bateman and Kareem Taylor. He worked for Whataburger and was a 2020 Jackson High School graduate. TJ was a father to three wonderful children that he loved very much. When he wasn’t with them, he enjoyed fishing, playing games on Xbox, and being around bonfires. He was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

TJ is survived by his children, Raelyn Ann Taylor, Mia Claire Taylor, Chase Jeffery Mehaffey; mother and stepfather, Jenny and Philip Bateman; father, Kareem Taylor; sister, Kendra Taylor; grandmothers, Juanita Taylor, Donna Welch; aunts and uncles, Tonya Mote, Amy Welch, Tiffany Welch, Eric Taylor, Avery Taylor, Cornelius and Ronita Brown; several cousins; and best friend, Blake Dailey.

A Funeral Service for Mr. TJ Taylor, Jr. will be held on Monday, May 4, at 6:00 P.M. at Abundant Life Church with Reverend Keith Battle officiating. Friends may visit the family on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. at Sherrell-Westbury Funeral Home and again one hour before the service at Abundant Life Church.

Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.westburyfuneralhomes.com.

Sherrell-Westbury Funeral Home, 212 E. College Street, Jackson, GA, is serving the Taylor family.