GONE FISHING
(Steve) James Stephen Taylor of Jacksonville, NC, made his “Last Cast” in Bedford Virginia on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Steve was a salesman by trade and a fisherman at heart. Steve was always planning for the next fishing trip; now he is fishing with the apostle Peter. He was born on November 13, 1945. Steve was the husband of the late Ann Taylor, the son of the late Jimmy Taylor and the late Elizabeth (Lib) Taylor. Steve is survived by three children with their spouses Eddie Taylor (Shannon) of Dunn, NC, Sharon Williams (Darell) of Lynchburg, VA, Billy Taylor (DeLane) of Forest, VA. Steve had two brothers; Bobby Taylor of Lynchburg, VA and the late Tim Taylor of Jacksonville, NC. Steve is the grandfather of six grandchildren; Candace Taylor, Stephen Taylor Jr., Justin Taylor, Dusty Lannoo, Rainey Rowell, and Rhianna Rowell. In addition, Steve was blessed with three great-grandchildren; Henry Taylor, Elliot Taylor, and Kaylie Lannoo.
The family suggests that those wishing to make a memorial contribution consider the Gideons International and purchase a Bible as a memorial https://www.gideons.org/donate.
The family will receive visitors and family at Trinity United Methodist Church’s multi-purpose room, 301 Marine Blvd. Jacksonville, NC Friday March 15th from 7-9 pm. Graveside memorial service will be conducted at the Aman Family Cemetery 1179 Burgaw HWY on the corner of HWY 53 and Warren Dr. Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 1:00 pm.