James Harold Taylor, age 78, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. He was born in Robeson County on March 6, 1938 to the late John Henry & Ola Taylor. He served honorably in the US Army and then later worked in maintenance for Long Branch Elementary School.

He is survived by his wife, Catherine Taylor of the home; 3 sons: Carl Wayne Britt of Winston-Salem, James Matthew Taylor of Franklin, and Sammy Mauney of Lumberton; 5 daughters: Virginia Becker of Lumberton, Peggy Anderson of Bladenboro, Brenda Brunck of Lumberton, Sandra Tuckett of Lumberton, and Susan Mauney of Lumberton; 1 sister, Elizabeth Speights of Lumberton; 18 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

A time of visitation will take place on Saturday, April 16, 2016, from 7:00-9:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, April 17, 2016, at 2:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc. with Rev. Roy Britt and Rev. O'Neil Parker officiating. Burial will follow at Taylor Family Cemetery.