James Ernest Taylor's Obituary
James Ernest Taylor, 85, of Tavares, FL passed away on September 10, 2022. He was born on October 1, 1936, in Terre Haute, IN, to his parents: Ernest and Waneta (Walden) Taylor. James was a United States Navy veteran and was a long-distance truck driver. He was a member of the Grand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons at Gothic Lodge #852 in Illinois and a retired teamster.
He is survived by his children: Curtis James Taylor of Pierron, IL, Kimberly Ann Nickelson of Fletcher, MO, and Brenda Gale Penrod of Tavares, FL. Grandchildren: Steven C. Taylor of Highland, IL, Jeremy Darnell of Belleville, IL, Jessica Darnell of Potosi, MO; great grandchildren: Alexandra Taylor, Dylan Darnell, Daniel Darnell, and Johnathan Darnell. Brother: Stephen L. Taylor and former spouse: Sharlyn Taylor. He was preceded in death by his daughter: Christy Lynn Davis.
Arrangements are entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin and Hilbish Funeral Home in Tavares, FL. Online condolences can be left at www.steversonhamlinandhilbish.com
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