James Albert Taylor's Obituary
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James Albert Taylor, age 89 of Lewes, DE, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at Delaware Veterans Home, in Milford, DE. He was born on October 10, 1930 in Bogue, NC, son of the late Carl and Virginia (Moore) Taylor.
Mr. Taylor was a proud Veteran, retiring after serving for 1 year in the US Navy and 19 years in the US Coast Guard. He retired from the AAI Corporation in 1992, after which he moved to Delaware full-time. Mr. Taylor started the corn stand at the corner of Plantation and Robinsonville Roads, where he was known to many as "The Corn Man". He and his wife raised miniature show dogs and showed them all over the country, particularly in the eastern and southern states. Above all, Mr. Taylor cherished time with those he held most dear. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Taylor was preceded in death his brother, George Taylor. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Marie Taylor of Lewes, DE; his sons: James Taylor of Princess Ann, MD, Kenneth Taylor of Olympia, WA, and Garry Taylor of Lewes, DE; his grandchildren: Jesse, Scott, Robyn, Nicholas, Andrew, and Emma; his great-grandchildren: Zachary, Sterling, and Caden; and his sister, Linda Becton of Linville, NC.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at 11:00 AM at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE, where friends may visit beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow the services at 1:00 PM at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Delaware Veterans Home, 100 Delaware Veterans Boulevard, Milford, DE 19963.
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