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James Taylor Obituary
was born December 6, 1934 in Houston, TX to J. Spence Taylor and Kathrine A. Hall Taylor and passed away Saturday, May 17, 2013. He began studying at Sewanee College of the South and continued on at University of Texas Law School where he graduated at the top 10% of his class Cum Laude.
Mr. Taylor was a real estate attorney as well as a 32nd Degree Mason of Holland No.1. He was an avid golfer and extremely proud of his lineage. He was the great-grandson of P.C. Taylor who owned Taylor Lyme Kiln in Austin, TX. His ancestry can be traced back to the mid-15th century in Scotland with ties to the Rosslyn Chapel. He is survived by his daughter Michelle Taylor and son James S. Taylor, III. Other survivors include his grandchildren, Natalie Jo Klein, Jennifer Lea Klein and Renee Taylor. He is preceded in death by his long-time companion Connie Gross.
A Celebration of Life will be held on a future date. In lieu of usual remembrances, please make contributions to Houston Hospice 1905 Holcombe St. Houston, TX 77030.
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Michelle Claire Taylor
November 8, 2020
Thanks,for sharing your stories because I am able to see another side to daddy. He is my hero and he loved me son much more than anyome could have been hugged,cared for and all his free time off the golf course he shared stories that are now the best memories a little girl could have dreamed of. I remember the day I ask daddy to teach me golf. Well he,said nope you have to big of a,handicap meaning that my chest was too much. That didn't stop me from asking every day until daddy ask me "Michelle why do you keep asking me the same question every single day ". I told him that each day I had a 50/50 chance he would say yes. Nope. So played tennis until I surpassed his way awesome golfing numbers and I proved to him because he watched me win a singles tennis match for the Houston Racquet Club membership and I had to play ny best friend mother in law. Guilt was the feelings I had because I did win the match & the county club now was my families playground and courts were made of Rubico and there one of the hardest tennis courts to play on. I think daddy was very happy with me because in dad's house there was no room for failure. I misd daddy every single day and sometimes I just cry myself ro sleep. One day I'll get to see him again. Always loved daddy for the remainder of my life. Forevermore and infinitely. Michelle Claire Taylor
John Graml
May 29, 2013
Jim was one of several attorneys that shared offices with me back in the late 60's. Always will remember his great smile, friendship, and annual birthday parties. My prayers and thoughts are with Jim's family.
May 28, 2013
For more than 30 years Jim had a great time in The Breakfast Club. In 2000 and 2001 he won our annual Fearless Predictions, but more importantly he won our friendship for his never ceasing optimism and sense of humor. He is now reunited in the Heavenly Breakfast Club with many old friends and can rejoice with Howard Barksdale. I am sure he is welcomed there by all and Jim will tell them to keep the coffee warm because we are all coming to join them.
Tibby Weston
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