James J. Taylor

SUDDEN SUMMONS COME TO ONE OF DRESDEN'S MOST PROMINENT MEN J.J. Taylor expired suddenly at his home in Dresden Thursday noon, last week. He arose and went about his chores in the forenoon, being in his usual health. Just before noon he suffered a heart attack and expired shortly. Mr. Taylor was 78 years of age, his birthday being Friday following his demise. At one time he seved in this district as deputy sheriff, making a faithful, diligent official, just as he had a citizen, husband and father. He was, indeed, a good, conscientious citizen, and in his death we lose one of our best men. Quiet, unassuming, of a sociable disposition, Jim Taylor made friends of all with whom he came in contact. He died as he lived--a christian gentleman. Surviving are three children: Mrs. Florence Davis, Dresden; Finis Taylor, South Gate, CA, and Mrs. Emily Newberry, near Ore Spring; two brothers and one sister: Boss, Scooba, Miss; Dock Taylor and Mrs. Era Burroughs, Dresden.

Funeral services were held from the Methodist church on Saturday by the Rev. Cayce Pentecost, the Rev. H. W. Davis and the Rev. Letie Clement. Interment in Sunset cemetery, with Bowlin & Riggs directing arrangements. 31 Oct. 1941 -- Dresden Enterprise* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: May 17 2020, 22:44:42 UTC