1934
James Varnell
2012
James Varnell Taylor
July 2, 1934 — July 29, 2012
James Varnell Taylor was born July 2, 1934 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Nora Robertson Taylor.
He was united in marriage to Joan Marie Johnson on January 16, 1959. Mrs. Taylor preceded him in death on July 9, 2004.
Mr. Taylor worked for over 28 years at Bemis Cotton Mill and also at Connector Castings. He was a member of the Fellowship Baptitst Church in Selmer, TN.
Mr. Taylor lived life to the fullest. He knew that fulfillment could only be found in the most ordinary moments of life whether it was an early morning ride or quite moment at a favorite fishing hole. He was able to endure hardship with a smile and take pleasure in every small blessing. He relished time with his family but especially enjoyed his grandchildren, who were his joy and most prized accomplishment. He radiated peace, contentment and affection which made him a beloved father. His constancy, reliability, and common sense made him a treasured friend.
Mr. Taylor departed this life on July 29, 2012 in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 78 Years, 27 Days. He is survived by a daughter, Marilyn Plunk and husband Mike of Bethel Springs, TN; a son, Greg Taylor of Selmer, TN; beloved companion, Doris Roberts of Selmer, TN; a sister, Helen King and husband Estel of Selmer, TN; two grandchildren, Clint Pierce and wife Heather of Selmer, TN, Layne Norris and husband Johnny of Selmer, TN; five great grandhcildren; host of extended family and friends.
In addition to his wife and mother, Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by five sisters; one brother.
He was united in marriage to Joan Marie Johnson on January 16, 1959. Mrs. Taylor preceded him in death on July 9, 2004.
Mr. Taylor worked for over 28 years at Bemis Cotton Mill and also at Connector Castings. He was a member of the Fellowship Baptitst Church in Selmer, TN.
Mr. Taylor lived life to the fullest. He knew that fulfillment could only be found in the most ordinary moments of life whether it was an early morning ride or quite moment at a favorite fishing hole. He was able to endure hardship with a smile and take pleasure in every small blessing. He relished time with his family but especially enjoyed his grandchildren, who were his joy and most prized accomplishment. He radiated peace, contentment and affection which made him a beloved father. His constancy, reliability, and common sense made him a treasured friend.
Mr. Taylor departed this life on July 29, 2012 in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 78 Years, 27 Days. He is survived by a daughter, Marilyn Plunk and husband Mike of Bethel Springs, TN; a son, Greg Taylor of Selmer, TN; beloved companion, Doris Roberts of Selmer, TN; a sister, Helen King and husband Estel of Selmer, TN; two grandchildren, Clint Pierce and wife Heather of Selmer, TN, Layne Norris and husband Johnny of Selmer, TN; five great grandhcildren; host of extended family and friends.
In addition to his wife and mother, Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by five sisters; one brother.
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