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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So sorry for your loss,Stacy Taylor introduced us at her wedding and you were such a sweet man.
I know you will be missed by many.
R.I.P.
Prayers for all.
The best times I remember was when we, myself and Ginger were kids, our grandparents flew us down from Washington state and we would spend the summer with them. Granddad would take me to the lake and we would spend all day out in the sun and water. What's funny now is my sister and I would fight about who would stay with which grandparent. Because at that time we were constantly fighting at that age so, when we came down it was a mess about who would go where and when.
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Praying for all the family. Sending hugs.
Prayers of comfort for you and all who lived your father Lana. â¤ï¸
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead
Praying for the family
We will miss uncle Jim! We pray for you and your family and all who mourn his loss. Love you much!
Lana, praying for you and your family. What a kind and caring man Jim was, he always had a smile for everyone. Let your memories be a comfort to you all. Also a special prayer for his sister Rubye. Love and hugs to all.
Lana,
Sending love and prayers to you and your family. I loved hearing my dad tell stories about growing up with his Taylor cousins in Dustin. I know you will miss him - just as I miss my dad. We can draw comfort knowing that they are back together again.
With love,
Debi Mason Ogg
Lana, Sending heartfelt condolences and prayers to you and your family!
Take care
Terry
RIP SIR! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE! GOD BLESS YOU! SO MUCH RESPECT!!!
Sorry for your loss!
I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Thinking of you, Lana, and your family. I was reading the obituary and had a flashback to the times we went to Dustin and stayed at Grandma Taylor's house.
Prayers for your family
Prayers for you an your family. I can still see his pretty smile.
Sorry to hear this
We are sorry to here of your loss.
Sending all our love and deepest sympathies to your family.
Dear lana, so sorry. I know you will miss him everyday. Love you dearly
Blessings to Jim who was a good man and wonderful father and husband. Much love and sympathy to the family.
Lana,
So sorry to hear about your Dad! Prayers for you and your family.