James Taylor Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Taylor of Granite City, Illinois, who passed away on September 15, 2023 at the age of 71. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Taylor to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Taylor and Virginia Taylor (Campbell); and his brother Richard "Butch" Taylor. He is survived by: his wife Laura Taylor (Galbreath); his children, Sara (Jody Grotz), Leigh Wilkinson of Wood River, IL, Travis (Kaitlin Taylor), Trenton (Tabitha Taylor), Tressa (Nathan Tumulty) and Trierre (Mickey Shanks); his grandchildren, William Abney, Molly Abney, Lilly Wilkinson, Claire Wilkinson, Skyler Grotz, Pall Sharp, Carter Tourville-Taylor, Easton Taylor, Marleigh Taylor, Maysn Taylor, Krue Shanks and Kohen Shanks; his sister Donna Harper; his nephew Gary (Rebecca Harper); and his great-niece Jordan (Andrew Allsman). He is also survived by his family, especially his grandchildren.

Memorial donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society at http://www.donate.cancer.org.