James Ray Taylor, age 78, of Anderson, SC, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021, at Marchbanks Assisted Living and Memory Care. Born April 12, 1943 in Anderson, he was the son of the late William Harold Taylor and Daphne Hair Taylor. Jim was a graduate of Boys High and was retired from the U.S. Army National Guard. He retired from Duke Power after many years with the company and then became the owner of Jim's Electrical from which he retired. He was an avid golfer and was a member of both Pine Lake and Cobb's Glen golf clubs. He enjoyed his time as a high school football official for many years. Jim believed in helping others and was very proud of receiving an award from AnMed Health as a blood donor. He was a member of Concord Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Linda Rogers Taylor; daughters, Susan Taylor Kicklighter (Trey) of Brevard, NC, Cindy Taylor of Marietta, GA, and Kelley Johnson (Ronald) of Honea Path, SC; sisters, Faye Stovall (William) of Anderson, SC, and Bobbie Jean Watt of Spartanburg, SC; 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Bennie Sue Harbert Taylor; and brother, William H. Taylor, Jr. The funeral service will be held Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Concord Baptist Church with Dr. Don Cox officiating. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Social distancing will be observed and masks required. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Concord Baptist Church, 1012 Concord Rd., Anderson, SC 29621 or the Parkinson's Foundation by visiting www.parkinson.org. Events Funeral Service Sunday, April 18, 2021 2:00PM Concord Baptist Church 1012 Concord Rd. Anderson, SC 29621 Phone: 864-225-4621 Final Resting Place Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel 2609 US-29 Anderson, SC, 29621 Anderson, SC 29621