James proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a Korean War veteran. He retired from General Motors in Shreveport. James enjoyed fishing, hunting, facebook and youtube. He especially loved spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him best and loved him most.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Ina Marie Taylor; brother, Ronnie Taylor and mother, Eunice Weeks.
Left to cherish his memory are his stepchildren, Margaret Lynn Wallace and husband Donald from Texarkana, Texas, Robert Strong from Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Shannon Saulters and husband Jerry from Athens, Georgia; grandchildren, Donald Wallace II, Daniel Wallace, David Wallace, Taylor Saulters and Hopelyn Suto; great grandchildren, Donovan Wallace, Alyssa Wallace, Megan Wallace, Dustin Wallace, Bradley Saulters, Ryan Saulters and Luke Saulters.
A celebration of life for James will be held Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home , 8801 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, Louisiana 71108.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Stacy Powell, Shan Darty, Elara Caring Hospice in Texarkana, TX and Autumn Wind Assisted Living in New Boston, TX.