James Douglas Taylor Jr.

James Douglas Taylor Jr. obituary, Memphis, TN

James Douglas Taylor Jr.

James Taylor Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by R.S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home - Walnut Grove on Mar. 3, 2026.
James Douglas Taylor Jr, 78, of Memphis, TN passed away on February 17, 2026 while vacationing with his loving wife at sea. James was born on September 15, 1947 to James Douglas Taylor Sr. and Geraldine Hollowell in Heth, Arkansas. He is survived by his spouse Sederia Jones Taylor and three children, Mario C Taylor, Myron A Taylor Sr, and Tiffany M Taylor Nash, eleven grand children and one great grandchild. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Douglas Taylor Sr and Geraldine Hollowell. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 6th, 2026 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at R.S. Lewis and Sons Funeral Homes (Walnut Grove) in Memphis, TN. Funeral services will be on Saturday, March 7th, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the St Peter Missionary Baptist Church 1410 Pillow Street Memphis, Tennessee 38106 with Pastor Greeene, officiating. Burial will take place at New Park Cemetery.

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March 7, 2026

Angela Jones posted to the memorial.

March 7, 2026

Victoria Lane posted to the memorial.

March 2, 2026

Bryan Moore posted to the memorial.

Angela Jones

March 7, 2026

My condolences to the entire family. May god be with you in your time of bereavement

Victoria Lane

March 7, 2026

God bless this beautiful family. I am praying for your strength.

Bryan Moore

March 2, 2026

Sending my deepest condolences to his family and friends from Bryan,Rhonda,Annette Moore & family

Shaunic

February 25, 2026

Dear Auntie and my dear cousins,

My heart is so heavy over the loss of Uncle James. He will truly be missed, and I´m so grateful for the memories we shared as a family.

Auntie, I´m praying for your strength and peace. To my cousins, I´m holding you close in my heart. May God comfort you all and surround the Taylor family with His love during this difficult time.

Much love
Shaunic

Charles Clinton Oper 297

February 25, 2026

My dear Friend you will be truly Missed praying for strength for the family

Shawn Xavier Jones

February 25, 2026

During this time of mourning, we extend our love and sincere condolences to all who were touched by his life - especially to our family members who feel this loss most deeply. May we find comfort in the memories we shared, the lessons he taught, and the love he gave so freely.

Much love,
Nephew Shawn Xavier Jones

Barbara Ingram and Barbara Ingram-Williams

February 25, 2026

Sending our deepest condolences to the family,friends and loves ones all connected to Mr. James Taylor Sr. He was such a ray of sunshine,and truly loved his family and Church family. May God wrap his loving arms around the family like only he can.....BBLESSED

Reginald Taylor

February 24, 2026

RIP - This is from your baby brother Reggie and Two sisters Ruth and Annette plus Dorsey James Taylor absent in picture. We will miss you. May the lord keep you from everlasting.

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2944 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN 38111

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