James M. Taylor Jr.

James M. Taylor Jr. of Canton, formerly of St. Clair and Birmingham, died peacefully December 18, at the age of 83. He was born in Detroit to James and Mary (Morley) Taylor Sr. on October 6, 1934. Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Susan (Coskery) Taylor, his two loving children Amy (Stephen) Burns, Tod (Barbara) Taylor, 5 cherished grandchildren Jimmy (Angela), Kelly, Kristin (Ryan), Cassidy, and Rachel, and his dear brother Dr. Walter (Nancy) Taylor, of Flagstaff, Arizona. Jim was preceded in death by both of his parents.

Jim grew up in Birmingham, and graduated from Cranbrook School. He went on to get his Bachelors Degree from Lehigh University.He served his country in the United States Army as a Captain. Jim remained close with many of the friends he met at Cranbrook and the brothers he had from the Chi Psi Fraternity. Jim was self employed for 20 years as a Sales Representative for the automotive industry. He was on the St Clair township zoning board , the St. John River District Hospital board, the St. Clair Theatre Guild as both an actor and the Business Manager. When he was not working or volunteering, Jim also enjoyed skiing and bird hunting. He also had a fascination with freighters. Jim spent many years sailing in the Port Huron to Mackinac race. A "Gentleman's gentleman.” Above all, he loved to spend time with all of his wonderful grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be Saturday, January 6, at 10:30am at St. Kenneth Catholic Church, 14951 N. Haggerty, Plymouth, 48170. Family and friends may begin visiting the church at 9:30am.

Please consider St. Kenneth Catholic Church, 14951 N. Haggerty Rd., Plymouth, MI 48170 or Tabernacle of Praise Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 74365, Romulus, MI 48174 for a donation, in lieu of flowers