The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 12:00 p.m. at McEwen Funeral Home.
James was born May 18, 1940, in Mecklenburg County to the late Harvey Franklin and Joline Holland Taylor. He wrestled and played football for Harding School. He enjoyed motorcycles, entertaining everyone and really enjoyed life.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Jean Taylor and son, James Franklin Taylor, Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa L. Taylor; son Jesse Harley Taylor and wife Vanessa both of Charlotte; grandchildren, Maria Smith, James Floyd, Josephine Regina Taylor, Roger Allen Taylor and his brother, Jake Taylor and wife Sally of Charlotte. Also surviving are several nieces.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Online condolences may be made to www.mcewenfs.com.