James Wiley Taylor
of Tilly, AR
April 12, 1930 - January 22, 2021
James Wiley Taylor, age 90 of Tilly, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, January 22nd, 2021 at Ozark Health in Clinton, Arkansas. He was born in Dustin, Oklahoma on April 12th, 1930 to Hugh Bassham Taylor and Lela Elizabeth Wood Taylor.
James joined the United States Navy at the age of 17 and served during the Korean War. After his discharge from the Navy he returned to Oklahoma and married the love of his life, Phyllis Eileen Clark. He began working for the Public Service of Oklahoma as a mechanic in Weleetka and Oologah. He retired after 37 years of service. After the death of his son, he and Phyllis moved to Tilly, Arkansas to be close to their daughter and her family. He took great pride in watching his grandsons grow up and attending their sporting events. James enjoyed hunting and watching sports of any kind but especially football.
He leaves behind his daughter, Lana Casto and husband Danny of Tilly; grandsons, Daniel Casto and wife Amanda of Tilly and Dylan Casto and wife Stephanie of Russellville; granddaughter, Stacey Green of Broken Arrow, OK; great-grandchildren, Jacob Casto, Brent Casto, Matthew Casto, Maci Casto, Tristan McMillan, Amee Green and David Green; one sister, Rubye Eldridge of Henryetta, OK; and many nieces, nephews and extended family who will also mourn his passing.
James is preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Lela Taylor; his wife of 57 years, Phyllis Eileen Clark Taylor who passed away in 2011; one son, Terry Taylor; granddaughter, Ginger Crittenden; and siblings, H.B., Walter "Tip", Harlan, Bennie , an infant brother, Eula, Billie Jean, Patsy and Norma.
Graveside services for James will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 26th, 2021 at Union Hill Cemetery in Tilly, Arkansas with Bro. Bob Harmon officiating. Pallbearers will be Daniel Casto, Dylan Casto, Jacob Casto, Brent Casto, Verlan Casto, Shawn Casto and Milburn Small. Honorary pallbearers will be Matthew Casto, Maci Casto and James nephews.
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Coffman Funeral Home
923 Highway 65 North
Marshall, AR 72650
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com