- Date Of Birth: March 8, 1948
- Date Of Death: September 6, 2017
- State: Indiana
James R. Taylor, 69, of Lafayette, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at his home unexpectedly of natural causes.
He was born March 8, 1948, in Muskegon, MI, to the late Robert and Evelyn Winicki Taylor. Jim graduated from Central Catholic High School and attended Muskegon College in Muskegon, MI.
His marriage was to Martha Jane Johnson and she preceded him in death on July 4, 2009. James worked as a Maintainence Department Manager for Great Lakes Chemical for 15 years and is retired.
He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and was an avid Purdue sports fan.
Surviving is his sister Janet R. (Jim) Hale of Lafayette, step son Chuck (Terri) Johnson of Lafayette, step daughter, Tami Johnson of Indianapolis, several step grandchildren and a niece Jamie (John) Catron of Lafayette. Jim was preceded in death by a brother Jay A. Taylor.