James Wade Taylor Jr. lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Season’s Hospice in Baltimore, Maryland. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both parents.
James was born April 13, 1963, in Chatham County to James Wade Taylor Sr. and Josephine Snipes Taylor. Growing up, he attended Silk Hope Elementary and Jordan-Matthews High School. He played baseball and football during his younger years. He was a die-hard Redskins fan all of his life and he loved being a big truck driver.
He is survived by his children, Kristy Goins of Greensboro, Corey Taylor (Tink), Ashly Taylor, Marcus Moore, Zachary Taylor, and Joshua Taylor, all of Baltimore, Maryland; three stepchildren, Ashlynn Matthews and Justin Smith, both of Baltimore, and Timmy Smith of Raleigh; eight grandchildren, Christian Goins, Thainia Goins, Jaivon Goins, Josaiah Goins, Corey Taylor Jr., Deasia Scales, Damari Taylor and Ashton Fisher; one great-grandchild, El’Jay Austin Shneider; three sisters, Denise Godfrey of Siler City, Carol Taylor of Graham, his “Baby Sis,” Laquesha Taylor Scales (Jason) of Gibsonville; one brother, Tony Taylor (Cassandra) of Mt. Olive; one beloved aunt, Nancy “Aunt Jane” Headen (Jimmy) of Burlington. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
No services will be held. Cremation handled by Maryland Cremation Services of Millersville, Maryland.
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Love leaves a memory, no one can steal” - Anonymous
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