Mr. James Erskin “Jimmy” Taylor, Jr. age 76, of Gamaliel, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, at The Monroe County Medical Center. Jimmy was born in Glasgow, Kentucky on August 29, 1946, a son of James Erskin Taylor Sr. and Runelle (Bartley) Taylor. He graduated from Gamaliel High School in 1964, He married Elizabeth Cain on November 5, 1965. He proudly served in The United States Army during the Vietnam Era. Jimmy worked for Haywood as a Plant Manager, Engineer, and retired from Carhartt in 2011. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He was a member of Gamaliel Church of Christ.
In addition to his wife of fifty-six years, Elizabeth (Cain) Taylor, he is survived by two sons; John Taylor and his wife Deanna, and James Taylor and his wife Leslie. Seven grandchildren; John Ryan and his wife Brandi, Austin and his wife Brittany, Lindsey and her husband Kyle, Maddie, Ethan, Eli, and Evan; Five great-grandchildren; Sydney, Liam, Knox, Ivy, and Kambree, with one due in February. One brother; Jerry Taylor and his wife Carol also survive.
His parents; James Erskin Sr., and Runelle Bartley Taylor, preceded him in death.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 26, 2022, at Bartley & Sons Gamaliel Chapel, with burial to follow in Gamaliel Cemetery. Michael Miller will officiate the service.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 25, 2022, from Noon until 8:00 p.m. and again on Monday morning from 8:00 a.m. until time for services at 1:00 p.m.
Pallbearers: John Taylor, James Taylor, John Ryan Taylor, Austin Taylor, Ethan Comer, and Kyle Comer
Honorary Pallbearers: Evan Taylor, Eli Comer, Knox Taylor, Maddie Taylor-Ford
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gamaliel Cemetery in memory of Jimmy.
Bartley & Sons Gamaliel Chapel is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Taylor and his family during this time.
