James "Tony" Anthony Taylor

James Anthony “Tony” Taylor, age 62, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025. Born on April 30, 1963, Tony lived a life marked by faith, humility, and a deep love for God and the church. He often said with a smile, “I’m a carpenter by trade—just like Jesus!"

Tony was preceded in death by his grandparents, Grady and Martha Munkus; grandmother, Alice Weems; father, James P. Taylor; stepfather, Scott Anderson; step-grandparents, H.Y. and Mary Anderson; uncle, Fred Munkus; and step-uncle Robert Anderson. Their memories remained close to his heart throughout his life.

He is survived by his loving mother, Vicki Taylor Anderson; his devoted sister, Kristi Anderson Elkins, and her husband, Scott Elkins; his cherished niece, Sophi Victoria Elkins; step-niece, Sydney Elkins Boyd and husband, Casey; and their sons, Talon and Bodhi Boyd; step-uncle, John Anderson and wife, Mary Esther; step-ncle, Grant Anderson; and cousins, Collins Anderson and Tammy Munkus. Tony’s family was his anchor, and he treasured every moment spent with them.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Elmwood Chapel Funeral Home, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 2:00 PM. The family will have a private burial later.

Tony’s legacy is one of kindness, craftsmanship, and unwavering faith. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved him.

“The Carpenter’s Hands”

He shaped the wood with patient grace,

Each nail a prayer, each board in place.

His work was humble, strong, and true—A servant’s heart in all he’d do.

Like Christ who walked the earth before,

He built with love, and so much more.