Mr. Taylor was born September 10, 1934 in the Gray Hill Community, LaGrange, GA, son of the late Jamie B. Taylor, Sr. and Mary Jane Kennedy Taylor. He was a Graduate of Gray Hill High School, Class of 1950. Mr. Taylor was retired from Vaughan Transport after many years of service. He also served on the Troup County Board of Education for 18 years and was Chairman of the Board from 1988-1990. He was a member of Elm City Lodge #544 F&AM Masonic Lodge and the Optimist Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, DeLee Jones.
Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years, Wadene P. Taylor; daughter, Gina ( Duane) Lardon, Austin, TX; son, Barry (Dana) Taylor, Lago Vista, TX; son, Jimmy (Kathy) Taylor, Rockmart, GA; daughter, Jan Gibson, LaGrange, GA; son, Tim (Lori) Taylor, Mobile, AL; 12 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; brother, Reuben Taylor, LaGrange, GA; son-in-law, Kelso (Angie) Jones, Marietta, GA; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 3:00 P.M. Friday, December 6, 2013 at Broad Street Church of Christ, LaGrange, GA. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either the American Heart Association, Cystic Fibrosis Research, Koman Cancer Foundation, or the Arthritis Foundation in memory of Jamie B. Taylor, Jr.
Those wishing to share a condolence or remembrance with the family may do so by visiting www.shlagrange.com.
Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636
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