Henry James Taylor

Henry James Taylor, affectionately known as “James” and “T-Bone”, was born January 7, 1962 in Eustis, Florida to parents, Henry Taylor and Betty Jo Summerall Taylor. He attended Tavares High School, graduating in the class of 1980. James joined the Army Reserve right after high school and served for 13 years. He began his civilian career working for the Lake County Health Department and later became employed at Sprint as a truck driver for 5 years. After his employment with Sprint, he became a Correctional Officer with the Lake County Sheriff Office for 20 years. T-Bone has always been a kind and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was always smiling and in a delightful mood. He loved fishing, visiting Daytona Beach, and spending quality time with his family. James was always such a dapper guy. His beautiful soul will forever live with us. James was preceded in death by his Mother, Betty Jo Summerall Taylor; Grandfather, Harold C. Summerall, Sr.; Grandmother, Mattie M. Summerall; Uncles: Lloyd Summerall and Harold C. Summerall, Jr.; Aunts: Diane Summerall Williams, Lanora Lamb and Naomi Summerall Daxton. Left to cherish his memory and continue in his legacy, his loving and devoted Wife, Tracy Lanier Taylor of Leesburg, Florida; Sons: Jamie Taylor of Houston, Texas and Stacy Harvard of Leesburg, Florida; Daughters: Cecelia Taylor of Orlando, Florida, Jarrica Taylor of Leesburg, Florida, and Jeletta Taylor of Leesburg, Florida; Father, Henry Taylor (Maple) of Orlando, Florida; Brothers: Charles K. Bodie of Tavares, Florida, Gregory A. Taylor of Eustis, Florida, and Gregory Brown (stepbrother) of Atlanta, Georgia; Sisters: Valarie Taylor of Eustis, Florida, Wendolyn Taylor of Tavares, Florida, Gwendolyn Taylor of Tavares, Florida, and Angela Taylor of Tavares, Florida; Uncles: Oscar H. Summerall of Eustis, Florida, Kenny Lanier (Colleen) of Eustis, Florida, Robert Lanier of Meridian, Mississippi, and James Lanier of Meridian, Mississippi; Aunts: Elaine Summerall Howard (Wally) of Tavares, Florida, Marjorie Summerall Avant (Isaac) of Eustis, Florida; Mary Summerall of Live Oak, Florida, and Betty Montez of Eustis, Florida; 6 Grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving relatives and friends.

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Henry James Taylor

January 7, 1962 - February 9, 2023