James Taylor's obituary , Passed away on September 16, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina

James Taylor

September 12, 1936 - September 16, 2025 (89 years old)

Raleigh, North Carolina

James Taylor's obituary , Passed away on September 16, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina

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Bryan-Lee Funeral Home

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James Taylor

September 12, 1936 - September 16, 2025 (89 years old)

Raleigh, North Carolina

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James Taylor Obituary

The passing of James Taylor (Raleigh, North Carolina) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on September 16, 2025 at the age of 89. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jarvis Taylor and Lessie Nell [Broughton] Taylor. He is survived by: his wife Margaret "Peggy" Anne Markwalter Taylor; his children, John "Jay" Davis [Marlise], James "Jim" Jarvis [Linda], Katherine "Katie" Anne Altieri [Tom], Mary Elizabeth and Joseph "Joe" Robert [Julie]; his grandchildren, Katherine "Maggie" Cirnitski [Kevin], Samantha Darlington [Joey], James "Jimmy" Taylor [Jessie], Edward Altieri [Jackie], William Taylor [Megan], Catherine "Kat" Taylor, Andrew Altieri, Mary Hollis Taylor, Caleb Darlington, Luke Taylor, Julie Altieri, Johnny Taylor, Jacob Darlington, Benjamin Taylor, Marc Taylor and Charlie Taylor; his great grandchildren, Cece and Rosie; and his sister Hazel Fox [Ken]. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation or to the charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bryan-Lee Funeral Home



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Tue

Sep 23

Visitation

Bryan-Lee Funeral Home
831 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604

Wed

Sep 24

Mass

Jesus Cathedral
715 Nazareth St, Raleigh, NC 27606

Wed

Sep 24

Graveside service

Historic Oakwood Cemetery
701 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27601

Wed

Sep 24

Burial

Oakwood Cemetery
701 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27601

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