Jimmy Taylor, 76, of Waco, passed away Sunday, April 5th at his residence.
Funeral Service: 1PM Wednesday, April 8th at First Baptist Church of Gholson. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park.
Visitation: 6 to 8PM Tuesday, April 7th at Lake Shore Funeral Home.
Jimmy A. Taylor, 76, of Waco peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday April 5, 2015. Funeral services will be 1 PM, Wednesday, April 8, at First Baptist Church of Gholson with Rev. James Stevens officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 7, from 6 to 8 PM at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco.
Jimmy was born on July 11, 1938 in Axtell to Reginald (Rex) and Eva (Trollinger) Taylor. He attended Waco High School and graduated in 1956. He served in the United States Air Force from 1956 to 1960.
Jimmy received many awards and recognitions during his tenure at NASA, including special awards from NASA astronauts for his technical contributions to the engineering of the Mercury, Saturn, and Apollo Lunar mission’s first and second stage rockets. Additionally, Jimmy received numerous awards for his innovative ideas from NASA, the Space Division of North American Rockwell and Boeing Aviation Corporations. Jimmy retired from Tymco in 2000 after more than 20 years of service as National Service Manager.
Jimmy was a private pilot and enjoyed working with any type of mechanics or carpentry. He was a talented craftsman and an exceptionally talented artist in painting, drawing and sculpting. He received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Lacy Lakeview Police Department for the apprehension of an escaped murderer. He loved spending time with his family, friends and church family. He was a God-fearing Christian man, whose first love was and is Jesus Christ.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert (Bobby) Eugene Taylor; and daughter, Lori Lee Taylor Davis.
Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Nancy Hudson Taylor of Waco; daughter, Cheryl Lynn Lassitter and husband, Dennis Robert of Mobile, AL; sons, Rex Adrian Taylor of Austin, Jason Brandon Taylor and wife, Senah of Waco, David Robert Taylor of Waco, and Sean Hudson of Waco; grandchildren, Lori Beth, Mark, Courtney, Garreth, Logan, Lainey, Kenzley; sister, Rexine Boothe of Waco; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Bill McCown, David Tucker, Jimmy Tucker, Kenny Tucker, Logan Hudson and Tommy Rutherford. Honorary pallbearers will be Leroy Boothe and Rev. James Adams.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Gholson Building Fund.
The family would like to thank the staff of Bluebonnet Hospice for their special care.
Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFH.com.
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My family and I want to extend our warmest sympathies to Nancy, Cheryl and all the family in the loss of “Uncle Jimmy”. I have a lot of sweet childhood memories of him and his infectious giggle, especially right after he teased me about something! Even in recent days when my dad was gravely ill, Jim came to see us at the hospital to offer comfort and support. Please know we will be praying for God’s comfort for you.
Nancy I’m sorry to hear of your loss but happy of heavens gain. His journey in this cruel old world is over now can enjoy the home that Christ prepared for him! The home we all are looking for at the end of our
journey in this world. Our family will be praying for you and the family as you deal
with the sorrow you feel!
Nancy and family: Sorry to hear about the loss of Jim, but what a blessing to know he is now in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. Praying for you and your family for comfort and healing in the upcoming days.
To the family, please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss, and may you find comfort as I have in these Bible promises from God, who “comforts us in all our trials.”–Isaiah 25:8; John 5:28, 29; 2 Corinthians 1:4.
Aunt Nancy, my heart breaks for you because I know that you are hurting over the loss of ur soul mate in this life. But i am rejoicing with you because we know that Uncle Jim is now sitting at the right hand of the Father! What a blessing you and Uncle Jim have been in my life, and the lives of so many others. I love you much!
Nancy and family we are so sorry to hear about your loss but we also know where this precious Christian man is today. With his loving Father in Heaven. We have great memories from Tymco , Wimpy’s and Bellmead Calvary Baptist Church when Bro Jimmy was pastor. You are in our prayers and thoughts.