James Phillip Taunton

TAUNTON, James P. (72) a resident of Montgomery, Alabama surrounded by loved ones he left this earth on March 11th 2017, to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. James was born on July 12th 1944 in Tallassee, AL.

James was the son of the late Doston and Lottie Taunton of Tallassee. James was also preceded in death by two brothers, Lonnie and Curley Taunton and three sisters, Jackie Curry, Nita Pitchford and Patricia Taunton.

James is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Brenda Colley Taunton, two sons, Phillip (Bobbi) and Chris (Christy) three grandsons (Matthew, Jamie and Gabriel) and two granddaughters (Hannah and Elizabeth), one brother, Dr. David (Myra) Taunton and one sister, Linda (Richard) Perry and many loving nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces. He worked 39 years as a repair technician for Addressograph-Multigraph Corporation. He enjoyed working with gardening but was especially fond of roses. But more than gardening, he delighted in spending time with his loving family and they will cherish his memory forever.

A visitation is set for Saturday, March 18 at 1:00 pm with a Funeral service at 2:00 pm. The services will be held at White Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Teman Knight officiating. Graveside committal will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Matthew Taunton, Jamie Taunton, Gabriel Taunton, Randy Taunton, David Daniel and Douglas Daniel.