Obituary of JAMES HERED TAYLOR

James H. Taylor Sr., “Candy,” passed away on October 25, 2015 at the age of 86. James was born on January 21, 1929 in Union Springs, Alabama. He resided in Banning, CA. for 58 years and attended First Missionary Baptist Church. At the time of his passing, James was a retired Cement Mason and former member of the Laborer’s International Union. James H. Taylor Sr. was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Mary Taylor of Banning, CA; his daughter, La Von Russell, of Union Springs, AL; his son, Alphonzo Taylor, of Hollywood, FL; his son, James Taylor Jr., of Buena Park, CA; his daughter, Theresa Johnson, of Riverside, CA; his daughter, Sireyia Ratliff, of Sacramento, CA; and his daughter, Cherie Pearson, of Menifee, CA. He is also survived by his 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. James was preceded in death by his parents, E. Luster Taylor and Emmer Lou Wilson Taylor, both of Union Springs, AL. Services for James will be held on November 2, 2015 at First Missionary Baptist Church: 332 N. Allen St. Banning, CA. 92220 and will include a viewing at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow the Funeral Service, Mr. Taylor will be laid to rest at San Gorgonio Memorial Park: 2201 N. San Gorgonio Ave. Banning, CA. 92220.