Obituary – James Alan Taylor – Benton, IL

James Alan Taylor, 58, of Benton, IL passed away at 6:55 p.m. Monday, January 11, 2016 at Benton Rehab & Health Center.

He was born in Ottawa, IL on January 8, 1958, the son of Elmer James and Mary Athalia (Moore) Taylor.

He is survived by his wife Sandra (Lynn) Taylor. They were married on June 15, 1985.

Also surviving are his children, Mary Athalia Taylor, of Benton, William Taylor, of Benton and Michael Taylor, of Ohio; one sister Marinda Hornsby, of Ohio, one brother Kenneth Taylor, of Iowa and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with the Rev. Karl Barnfield officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery, in Benton. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13 at the funeral home.

Morton & Johnston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.