James "Jim" E. Taylor

James “Jim” E. Taylor, 82, Russiaville, went home to the lord Saturday night, April 13th, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Kokomo. He was born December 15, 1941, in Indianapolis, IN, the son of the late Opal (Grantham) and Archie Taylor. On September 30th, 1967, he married Karen Sue Majors in Danville, IN and she survives.

 He was a 1959 graduate of Clayton High School. He first worked at Chevrolet Commercial Body from 1962 to 1975. Jim served as pastor at New London Friends Meeting, Danville Friends Meeting, and interim pastor at Danville Baptist Chapel. Jim retired from Western School Corporation in 2007 after 21 years of service. Jim also served in the Indiana National Guard. He enjoyed gardening, landscaping, and nature. He was passionate about teaching children how to share their faith in Jesus Christ. Jim helped form children’s choirs at the churches where he pastored.

 He is survived by sons Tom Taylor (Norma Muñoz) from Whiting IN, Seth Taylor (Devi Do) from Indianapolis IN, and daughter, Rebecca Steward (Dave) from Crawfordsville IN. Four grandchildren, Christopher Taylor from Avon, Stephanie Knotts from Brownsburg, Alex Godwin from Brownsburg, Scott Godwin from Irvine CA, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death was his brother, David A Taylor; granddaughter Krista Godwin.

Jim’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo, Compassus, Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Burn Unit. Special thanks to his caregivers, Karen Voiles and Terri Scott.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 4 to 7 pm Wednesday April 17, 2024, at Fair Havens Church, 1216 County Road 300 West Russiaville, IN 46979. Funeral service will be held 10 am Thursday April 18, 2024, at the church, with Pastor John Zwirn officiating. Private burial will be held at Mill Creek Cemetery in Danville, IN. Memorial donations may be made to Fair Havens Church, the Salvation Army, or to the Kokomo Rescue Mission. Stout & Son Funeral Home – Russiaville Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.

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