Tremel Lamar Taylor Jr.

Tremel Lamar Taylor Jr., beloved son of Latoya Sylvia Scott and Tremel Lamar Taylor Sr., was born in Valhalla, New York on September 24, 2010. He departed this life on June 3, 2026, at the age of 15. Tremel Jr. is survived by his parents, his younger teenage brother Jayceon Maximus Taylor, his maternal grandparents Gregory Scott Sr. and Pamela Scott of Middletown, Delaware, and his paternal grandparents Jerome and Veronica Taylor of Peekskill, New York. Tremel, a resident of Peekskill, New York, and affectionately called “Poppa, Lil Mel” by family, attended the private school Westchester School for Special Children in Westchester County’s North Salem School District. Even though he was 15 years old, the nickname “Lil Mel” held an amazing revelation. Tremel stood 6 feet 3 inches tall — the envy of any young teenage boy aspiring to become a basketball star. Tremel was athletic, adventurous, and an outdoors person. Almost daily, you could find Tremel on a trampoline practicing tricks. He loved swimming, walking along the town’s riverfront, and hiking, as well as visiting farms and zoos. His current favorite song was a gold record hit from the 80s by the artist Phil Collins entitled “In The Air Tonight.” Although Tremel Lamar Taylor Jr. (Poppa, Lil Mel) is no longer physically with us, we will forever carry him in our thoughts and hearts. Tremel’s family was the center of his life. He leaves to mourn his passing his bereaved parents, brother, and maternal and paternal grandparents. His maternal aunts and uncle: Shanevea Carver of Middletown, DE; Olivia Scott of Montrose, NY; and Gregory Scott Jr. of Middletown, DE. His paternal uncles: Marquee J. Taylor of Seattle, WA, and Justin D. Taylor of Peekskill, NY. Great Uncle Ralph Parker Jr. of Irvington, NY; great‑grandparent Janet Parker of Townsends, DE; and great‑grandfather Ralph Parker Sr. of Glenville, NY. Great‑great aunts and uncle: Bernice Hanemann (Richard) of Cortlandt Manor, NY; Barbara Shealy of Yonkers, NY; and Hurley Shealy of Dover, DE. His great‑great‑great aunt Constance Hayes Mitchell of White Plains, NY. Tremel also leaves to mourn his passing his great aunts Asiyah Muhyee of Windsor, NC; Wanda Kettrell of Seattle, WA; Elizabeth Mason (Kenneth) of Tacoma, WA; Tina Chambers of the Bronx, NY; Patsy Bennett of Oakland, CA; and Ida Taylor of Oakland, CA. Great uncles Justice Taylor (Pamela) of the Bronx, NY, and Deshea Taylor (Dezarie) of Washington State. His paternal peer buddies and cousins Harmony Jaxsun and Isaiah Taylor. Maternal cousins Zyaisia Allen, Tyrell Carver Jr., and Ashton Carver. A host of cousins, relatives, extended family, and friends. All will miss Tremel Lamar Taylor Jr., affectionately “Poppa, Lil Mel.” Yet, the greatest love of all is God, who miraculously redeemed Tremel from an inferno and brought him to Himself whole. Acknowledgements: The Scott and Taylor families humbly thank each and everyone for their condolences, support, and prayers. We are truly grateful. May God bless you. Family and friends are invited to honor and celebrate Tremel's life on Saturday, June 13, 2026. A viewing will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a Homegoing Service from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Dwyer & Michael's Funeral Home in Tarrytown, New York. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Dale Cemetery in Ossining, New York. The Homegoing service will be livestreamed, with a recording available afterwards, link below: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a26064046279603

Tremel Lamar Taylor Jr.

September 24, 2010 - June 3, 2026