James Michael Taylor 76 of Arlington, Nebraska, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, at his home. He was born January 25, 1948, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Archie and Lucy (Bodenheimer) Taylor.
James grew up in Knoxville and graduated in 1966 from Rule High School in Knoxville. He then served in the U.S. Air Force from June 7, 1966, to April 1, 1970. He was stationed at the Scribner, NE, Air Base and then Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, NE. After his service he lived in Omaha for a year before moving to rural Arlington, NE 53 years ago.
James married Carolyn Lallman July 11, 1970, at Fontanelle, NE. He worked at Hormel in Fremont until his retirement in January of 2013.
James was a member of Salem Lutheran Church of Fontanelle, NE, and the American Legion Post #71 in Arlington. He enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, coin and baseball collecting.
Preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Madelyn and August Lallman and brother-in-law, Kenneth Lallman.
Survived by wife Carolyn, Arlington; son Brian Taylor (Terri Haith), Fremont; daughter, Michelle Taylor; brother, Fred Chitwood and sister, Pat (Roy) Scholvinck all Fortson, Georgia; sisters-in-law, Darlene Lallman of Blair and Naomi Lallman, Carlsbad, New Mexico and 2 grandchildren.
Memorial Service 10 a.m., Friday December 20, 2024, at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. A military flag presentation will follow the service.
Memorials to the Arlington or Nickerson Volunteer Fire Departments.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Moser Memorial Chapel 2170 N. Somers Ave. Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490.
