1936
James
2021
James Taylor
October 6, 1936 — September 5, 2021
James Merle “Jim” Taylor, 84, of Decatur, joined his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 5, 2021, surrounded by his wife and family.
Graveside services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Illini Cemetery, Warrensburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim’s honor may be made to Central Christian Church, Decatur, where he and his wife were members.
Jim was born October 6, 1936, in Mt. Zion, the son of Clayton and Edna Taylor. A graduate of Warrensburg-Latham High School, he married Nancy Elaine Warnick on October 8, 1955. Jim was proud to be called a veteran, having served in the US Air Force. The bulk of his career was spent in management with Decatur’s Firestone plant, having been one of the first employees hired - he had badge number “4”. His favorite hobby was woodcarving, as evidenced in the details and beauty of his carvings. Jim was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, the Chicago Bears and especially the Fighting Illini.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy; his son, Doug (Annette) Taylor; grandchildren Jennifer and Dustin Taylor; great-grandchildren, Aiden and Liam McGuire. Their son, Jeff, preceded him on Sept. 11, 2017. His parents; sister, Aileen Moore and brothers, Bob and Jack Taylor, also preceded him in death. Jim was a humble and loyal man, who had the respect of all who knew him.
Graveside services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Illini Cemetery, Warrensburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim’s honor may be made to Central Christian Church, Decatur, where he and his wife were members.
Jim was born October 6, 1936, in Mt. Zion, the son of Clayton and Edna Taylor. A graduate of Warrensburg-Latham High School, he married Nancy Elaine Warnick on October 8, 1955. Jim was proud to be called a veteran, having served in the US Air Force. The bulk of his career was spent in management with Decatur’s Firestone plant, having been one of the first employees hired - he had badge number “4”. His favorite hobby was woodcarving, as evidenced in the details and beauty of his carvings. Jim was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, the Chicago Bears and especially the Fighting Illini.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy; his son, Doug (Annette) Taylor; grandchildren Jennifer and Dustin Taylor; great-grandchildren, Aiden and Liam McGuire. Their son, Jeff, preceded him on Sept. 11, 2017. His parents; sister, Aileen Moore and brothers, Bob and Jack Taylor, also preceded him in death. Jim was a humble and loyal man, who had the respect of all who knew him.
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