James Andrew Taylor
April 12, 2017
James (Jim) Andrew Taylor, 68, of Gainesville, Florida, passed away on April 12, 2017, at the VA Community Living Center in Gainesville, Florida.
Jim was born in Fort Benning, Georgia on September 7, 1948. He graduated from High School in Baumholder, Germany and continued on to receive a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of West Florida. He was married to Beverly Ann on February 18, 1983, and they were married 34 years.
Jim served in the U.S. Army and served two tours in Vietnam. Following that, he worked as a civil servant in Finance at the VA for 33 years. In retirement, he enjoyed sewing, traveling, following the news, jewelry making, and spending time with friends, family, and the family dogs. He is famous for his handmade collection of Hawaiian print shirts. Jim was a steadfast believer in making the most of the time we are given, and everyone doing their part.
Jim is survived by his wife Beverly; daughter Elizabeth and son-in-law Eric; granddaughter Olivia; siblings Martin, Wilson, Nicey, Joseph, Raymond, Thomas, and Elizabeth; as well as other family and friends. Honorary brothers include Tom Sutton and T.W. Stephens.
He is preceded in death by his parents Rose Marie and Charles Andrew Taylor.
A memorial donations may be given to Haile’s Angels Pet Rescue or the James A. Taylor Memorial Scholarship Fund, which will be distributed annually to a government employee who is seeking a higher level of education in the Nursing field. The family wishes to thank all who love Jim, and especially those who have been supportive during this period of his life.
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For the ten years I’ve know Jim and Beverly, we’ve spent many an hour planning voyages and vacations, but we never left our chairs. Jim has inspired me to find and meeet my challenges head-on, and at all costs create safety and security for family. You’re a good man, Jim Taylor; my life is better for knowing you.
We love you and miss you, Papa Jim!
My heart goes out to his family. Jim was a wonderful person who was always eager to help the veterans and always willing to listen especially the nurses. He will be missed by all of his VA family.
Sorry to hear of his passing. The Taylor cousins were great to be around, the few times we were together
May the Lord bless you and keep you, May He shine his light on you and be gracious unto you May he turn his face towards you and grant you peace We at Abbeville United Methodist Church and Celebrate Recovery have been praying for Jim and all his family. Nicey is beloved by many and has loving share Jim’s story with us. Praying his celebration of Life will be a healing time for all.
Rest in peace brother.
Elizabeth, Eric, Beverly and Olivia, our love and prayers are with you. May he rest in peace.
Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers. I enjoyed working with Jim and seeing him almost every day. I especially loved his sense of humor! He will be missed by all who knew him.
I’m so sorry for your loss may you be surrounded with friends love and peace
You were and always will be the love of my life.
Prayers for all the family and friends and especially Nicey which is a high school classmate.
I’m sorry Jim’s final years were so difficult. He had such a great sense of humor and a wonderful intellect. I’m sorry for your loss.
All of the Taylor tribe are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
Bev, Elizabeth & the rest of the Taylor Tribe: I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you all & hope that the memories of Jim will help you get thru these difficult days. Love & Miss you all, Brenda & Rock Kauser