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James Douglas Taylor, Sr.

09/15/1947 - 02/17/2026

Obituary For James Douglas Taylor, Sr.

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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I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences to Family. Ex coworker RIP James 🙏

Odell Jones

Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May God's peace surrounds you and the family during this journey.

Vernon & Patricia Davis

I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all, praying that God gives you strength to get through your difficult trial. God Bless.

Estie Webb

My deepest sympathy and condolences to my Aunt Sederia and my cousins Tiffany, Mario, and Myron. Uncle James was a great Christian man and will be deeply missed. May God continue to bless, comfort, and strengthen all of you during this difficult time. Sincerely, your nephew and cousin, Christopher Emmanuel

Christopher Emmanuel Jones

My condolences Well keep you all in my prayers.

Johnny Stigall

My sincerest condolences to the family during this time of loss. My prayers go out to you for strength and togetherness.

Marcus Johnson

During this difficult time, may your faith be a source of strength and comfort.May you find peace in your pain and comfort in your grief.

Gwendolyn Powell

Sending prayers and condolences to Mrs. Taylor and the entire Taylor family.

Roslyn Jackson

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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