Herrin- James E. Taylor, 82, of Herrin, died at 8:45 AM, Wednesday, August 6, 2003 at his home.
Jim was born on March 24, 1921 in Herrin to Edward N. & Nellie (Stewart) Taylor. He worked as a boilermaker in Columbus, OH until his retirement. He was a WWII Navy Veteran.
Mr. Taylor was a member of the Herrin Eagles & the Herrin VFW and American Legion Posts. He was of protestant faith.
SURVIVORS:
Sister & bro in law- Janie & Lavern Griffith- Energy
Sister & bro in law- Vivian & Chick Kaffenburger- Herrin
Brother in law- John Connell- Herrin
Special friends:
Joyce & Sam Fehrman- Cleves, OH
Charlotte & Jerry Potts- Herrin
Judy Clark- Indiana
Several nieces & nephews & great nieces and nephews
Many close friends
Beloved Chihuahua- Scooter
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers; Robert & William Taylor, and five sisters; Hazel Johnson, Nellie & Betty Taylor, Esther Connell & Zena Kelley.
The funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, August 11, 203 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Don Colson will officiate. Burial will follow at Hurricane Cemetery in Carterville. Military rites will be performed at the graveside by the Herrin VFW & American Legion Posts. Visitation will be from 6-9:00 PM, Sunday at the funeral home.
For more information or to sign the memorial guest register; please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.