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. He was preceded in death: by his wife of 20 years Sharlyn Taylor and his daughter: Christy Lynn Davis.
