James Adren Taylor, age 84, of Water Valley, MS died Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. He was born August 1, 1932 in Water Valley, MS to the late Ed and Alyean Black Taylor. James served in the United States Army during the Korean War from September, 1949 until October, 1952. He worked at Freeman Truck Lines, then later owned and operated Taylor’s Grocery for many years on Martin Street in Water Valley, MS. James was a Deacon and an active member of O’Tuckolofa Baptist Church in Water Valley. He enjoyed fishing, and was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Visitation will be held Thursday, December 8, 2016 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Seven Oaks Funeral Home in Water Valley, MS. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm following visitation in the Henry Chapel of Seven Oaks with Bro. Dan Dickerson officiating. Burial will be in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Water Valley, MS with Christopher Taylor, Eddie Bailey, Ethan Taylor, Greg Taylor, James Taylor and Michael Taylor serving as pallbearers.
James is survived by his wife, Roma Dell Trusty Taylor of Bruce, MS; three daughters, Rebecca Wall of Maynardville, TN, Lisa Jo Bailey (Eddie) of Maynardville, TN, and Trena Williams of Rocky Mount, NC; one son, Michael Taylor (Cheryl) of Duck Hill, MS; his step-son, Glen Tate of Southaven, MS; his sister, Ruby Nell Cardin of Duck Hill, MS; seven grandchildren and four step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one step great-grandchild.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Gregory Taylor; and his brother, Bill Taylor.
Memorials may be made to O'Tuckolofa Baptist Church, 3190 Hwy 315, Water Valley, MS 38965