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James M. Taylor, 83, of Zanesfield, passed away Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, at the Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus.
Born May 15, 1935, in Broadway, he was the son of the late John M. and Lillian Boerger Taylor. He also was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Taylor.
A graduate of Northwestern High School in Raymond, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Germany. Jim preached the gospel of Jesus Christ for many years, starting at Magnetic Springs Church of Christ, served as an elder at Marysville Church of Christ, ministered at the Kenton Church of Christ for seven years, at the Urbana Church of Christ for seven years and to the Bellefontaine Church of Christ congregation for many years.
Never one to sit still, he loved being outside, whether it was fishing when he could get away, culturing his fruit trees or his true passion, gardening. Those who knew him best, knew his deep love of gardening.
On Nov. 25, 1956, at the Lunda Church of Christ in Raymond, he married his wife of nearly 62 years, the former Joy Miller and she survives in Zanesfield. He is also survived by his children, Kelly (Michelle) Taylor of West Liberty, Mark (Dianne) Taylor of Grove City and Cynthia (Jeffrey) Sheldon of Marysville; grandchildren, Adam, Ashley, Zachary and Isaac Taylor, Luke (Meagan) Taylor, Stephen (Kelsey) Taylor, Wyatt and Micah Vaughn and Kyle, Brandon and Cole Upton; a sister, Judy (Gene) Britton of Franklin, brothers, Thomas (Linda) Taylor and Steve (Kandie) Taylor, both of Alabama; a sister-in-law, Bonnie Taylor of Marion; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other extended church family and friends.
Calling is from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the Wilson Funeral home, Mannasmith Chapel, 621 W. Fifth St., Marysville, where the funeral begins at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, following calling that begins at 11 a.m.
Fred Bowman officiates and burial follows at Millcreek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions in memory of Jim be made to the Bellefontaine Church of Christ and the Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital in care of the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wilsonfuneralhomesinc.com.