James Taylor Obituary
We bid farewell to James Taylor of Searcy, Arkansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 27, 2025 at the age of 71. James touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lula Mae Payne (Mitchell) and James Johnson; his siblings, Albert Johnson (Lola) and Jearline Payne Hodges (Eddie); his aunts, Martha Franklin (Buster) and Rosie Mae Logan (Arizona); his niece Mae Anna Payne; and his brother-in-law Charles Haynes (Lovie).
He is survived by: his wife Sharon Taylor of Searcy, Arkansas; his children, Malika Taylor of Long Beach, LaRhonda Brason of Searcy, Arkansas, Bryan Brason (Kathy) of Jacksonville and Cleotis Brason (LaDesta) of Orlando, Florida; his grandchildren, Londyn Francis, Benjamin Francis, Preaunna Green, Ariaunna Green, Tavion Brason, Markell Brason, Caiden Brason and Londyn Brason; his siblings, Louella Payne Gardner (Terry) of Forrest City, Lovie Hodges Haynes of Jonesboro, Diann Mitchell Sanders (Eddie) of Forrest City, Martha Mitchell of Forrest City, Arkansas, Roosevelt Rhines (Doris) of Chicago and Kent Lacey (Schemeka) of Sherwood, Arkansas; his aunt Vicky Moore of Chicago, Illinois; and his uncle Ricky Moore of Chicago, Illinois. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, friends.
