James L. Taylor, Sr.

SFC James L Taylor, Snis the son of Henry Taylor and Marie Mabry He was born on Eastland Plantation in 1958, where his grandfather was a former slave. He attended school in the Orange County School System, and Valencia Community College, Florida in 1976. He later joined the Army and served more than 20 years, until he retired in 1997. He was an astute student of Theological and Spiritual Doctrine. He accepted Christ a t an early age and began to preach at age 21. He served a s Assistant Pastor of Holy Light Deliverance Church of Columbus, GA. The most important things to remember about Sgt. James t Taylor, Sr, is that he was a Man of God, Loving Husband, and Grandfather, He embodied the words, 'It's God, wife, and family!" He was a very compassionate person who believed everyone deserves dignity, respect, and to b e treated right. He stood on the principles of Loyalty, Respect, Honesty, and Truth, which justified the decisions he made, and how he interacted with various people, H e was a man after God's own heart. H e served t h e community a n d helped those who were in need. He would drop everything for his farily and frierds. He would give his all to anyone; he would pick up strangers, feed them and give t h e m m o n e y. His love of God directed him to theological research and the teaching of the Bible prompted him to write several religious books. He has the following books available on Amazon; "The Earth", by James Taylor and "Identifying the Truth" by James Taylor. FAMILY PRECEDED HIM IN DEATH: Deacon Henry Taylor (father) and Marie (mother), Sammie Taylor (sister). Henry Taylor, Jr, (brother), Delphi Jackson (niece). HE LEAVES TO CHERISH HIS MEMORIES His loving wife Kiesha.M. Taylor Loving Sister. Marie Carroll of Jacksonville, Loving Brother, John Taylon (Linda) of Orlando, and a special friend Sheer mah McKenzie of Clermont. Adult Children: O'Neal Riley. Tweetie Taylor, and James Taylor, Jr. (wife), Essence )saac. Grand children: Jailen Taylor, Jazlene Taytor, Taliyah Taylor, Michael Harvell, Myles Harvell, and Julia May Taylor. Nieces: Lena Fitzgerald, Sheryl Taylor, Jacqui Fitzgerald, Fay Taylor, Stephanie F. Williams (Aurelius), and Tammy Taylon (Sylvester). Nephews: Henry Hudson, Clarence Brown, and Kevin McClain A host of great nieces and great nephews, and friends, that moum his loss.

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James L. Taylor, Sr.

February 23, 1958 - May 17, 2025