James Rodney Taylor Obituary

The passing of James Rodney Taylor of Independence, Missouri leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 16, 2025 at the age of 73. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Rodney Taylor to show support.

In the sacred silence of farewell, James Rodney is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that James Rodney's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Edward and Mildred Constance Taylor (Wilson); his siblings, David Taylor and Deborah Burris; and his nephew Derrick Dale.

He is survived by: his children, Christopher Taylor and Jennifer Wells; his sisters, Theresa Evans, Martha Taylor of Clinton and Melodye; and his grandchildren, Finley, Vincent and Jemma.