James Michael Taylor, 85, of Livingston, Texas was born February 25, 1940 in Meridian, Mississippi and passed away August 30, 2025 in Conroe, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, James T. Taylor and Hazel (Pritchard) Taylor; wife, June Taylor, and daughters, Penny Taylor and Deborah Taylor.

James is survive by his daughter, Randi Moore; son, James Taylor Jr.; grandchildren, Bruce Moore, Russel Moore, Randy "Scott" Moore, and Emily Taylor; great grandchildren, Crimson Moore, Skyler Taylor Moore, Immensely Moore, Russel Moore Jr., Ashton Moore, Addison Moore, and Marley Moore; brother, Robert Taylor; and sister, Maryetta Wood and husband Robert; along with numerous other relatives and friends.