James William Taylor

James "Jr." Taylor graced this world on April 18. His parents, James and Mary Jo, began their family once this boy arrived. He lived in Vinson with his parents and brothers and graduated high school before being drafted into the US Army during the Vietnam War. Jr. served his country in the Army as a specialist and diesel mechanic. He received the National Defense Service Medal as well as the Good Conduct Medal before being honorably discharged after 2 years of service. On May 20, just before being discharged, Jr. married Stephanie. Upon returning home, Jr. and Stephanie built their home and raised their three children in Vinson. Jr. was a lifelong cowboy, farmer and rancher. His love for antique muscle cars was known to all, but his greatest joy was watching his grandchildren.

Jr. was preceded in death by his father, mother, and brother Grover.

He is survived by wife Stephanie Taylor, brothers, Bobby and wife Margaret Taylor, Tommie and wife Barb Taylor, and Johnny and wife Sunny Taylor; children, Steven and wife Nicole Taylor, Shannon and husband Larry Osborne, and Stacey and husband Kalip Frazier; and grandchildren, Logan and Madison Taylor; Samuel, Adam and Sarah Osborne; Cedrik and Kylie Frazier; Kylie and husband Tyler Graumann, Olivia and Messina Taylor.

Memorial Services for Jr. will be held Saturday, May 12 at 2 PM, at the First United Methodist Church in Mangum, Oklahoma.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Cave Creek Cemetery Fund. These donations can be sent to 1528 Cindy St. Mangum, OK 73554 or can be given to the funeral home to forward.

A Celebration of Life is also scheduled on June 2 at 5PM at the family home in Vinson, Oklahoma.