James E. Taylor, 86, of 5625 Sandpiper Drive, Stevens Point, passed away Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at his home.
James was born April 1, 1923, in Christopher, Ky., the son of William and Mildred (Thomas) Taylor. After schooling, James entered the U.S. Army on Jan. 20, 1943, in Louisville, Ky. While serving his country as a Tec 4, he earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. James was honorably discharged July 12, 1945, in Louisville.
He married Kathryn Babcock on Feb. 2, 1945, in Denver. The couple settled in Beaver Dam until moving to Stevens Point in 1971. They founded Stevens Point Auto Supply in 1971 and operated it until James retired in 1979. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and loved spending time with his grandchildren.
James is survived by his two sons, Kenneth (Nancy) Taylor and Patrick Taylor, both of Stevens Point; three grandchildren, Gina (Pete) Kolzow, Woodruff, Brent (Candy) Taylor, Stevens Point and Molly Taylor, West Lake Tahoe, Calif.; one great-granddaughter, Brook Taylor, Stevens Point; two brothers, Ray Taylor, Camden, Ohio, and Gene Taylor, Middletown, Ohio; and one sister, Allene Thomas, Dearborn Heights, Mich. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Kathryn in 1979; two brothers, Robert and Kenneth; and four sisters, Dorothy, Rita, Vera and Thelma.
Private funeral services will be held with burial in Restlawn Cemetery in Wisconsin Rapids.
Memorials in James' name can be made directly to the American Red Cross - Haitian Relief.
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