James Edward Taylor

Mr. Taylor passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Overton Brooks VA Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana from complications to Leukemia.

James was born June 9, 1957 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee to the late Alf Poplin Taylor and Bessie Louise (Hudson) Taylor. He graduated from Oakland High school in Tennessee, in 1975 Mr. Taylor joined the United States Navy in 1976 and then served aboard the USS John Hancock from 1979 to 1981, followed by 3 years in the Naval Reserves. He later completed Paramedic training at Kilgore Junior College. He also worked as a Driller in the East Texas Oil Fields for a number of years. James was an avid reader who had a great sense of humor. He took great pride in rebuilding old guitars and was a talented musician. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends especially his grandchildren who he never left without a loving kiss on the forehead. James was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be truly missed by all the loving family and friends he leaves behind.

James is survived by his wife of 37 years Darlene Taylor; two daughters Jamie Zepeda and husband Nathan and Dainelle Taylor; brother Butch Taylor; sister Pam Thomas and husband Bruce; four grandchildren Jordan Zepeda, Nathan Zepeda, Jr., Hannah Johnston and Emma Carlisle as well as many other loving family and friends.

In lieu of flower memorials should be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at 8111 Lyndon B. Johnson Fwy, #425, Dallas, TX 75251 or www.lls.org