James Earl Taylor's obituary , Passed away on December 11, 2025 in Rockford, Illinois

James Earl Taylor

September 17, 1959 - December 11, 2025 (66 years old)

Rockford, Illinois

James Earl Taylor's obituary , Passed away on December 11, 2025 in Rockford, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Carl E Ponds Funeral Home: Ponds Ernest

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James Earl Taylor

September 17, 1959 - December 11, 2025 (66 years old)

Rockford, Illinois

James Earl Taylor Obituary

We are sad to announce that on December 11, 2025, at the age of 66, James Earl Taylor of Rockford, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Austin Taylor and Lizzie Taylor; and his brothers, Lorenzo, Eddie and Otis Taylor.

He is survived by: his wife Brenda Hanserd; his children, Latia Turner (Antonio), James Taylor and Jawuan Taylor; his grandchildren, Timberlyn, Jazayah and Treylan; his godson Amaury; and his siblings, Florence Scott (Otis), Evette, Mary Taylor, Milton "Leon" Taylor, Austin, Bill and Charles Taylor. He is also survived by nieces, nephews cousins other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 22nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. Paul Church of God in Christ (1001 Bishop Washington Ave, Rockford, IL 61102). A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 22nd 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Carl E Ponds Funeral Home: Ponds Ernest



Mon

Dec 22

Visitation

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

St. Paul Church of God in Christ
1001 Bishop Washington Ave, Rockford, IL 61102

Mon

Dec 22

Funeral service

12:00 PM

St. Paul Church of God in Christ
1001 Bishop Washington Ave, Rockford, IL 61102

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