James Edward Taylor, age 85, of Lebanon, Ill., formerly of O'Fallon, born December 26, 1929 in Batesville, Arkansas, passed away Monday morning, August 31, 2015 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Belleville, Illinois.

Jim was an avid pool player and was well-known as a Friday-night regular at the Outdoorsman Tavern in O'Fallon, and had too many friends to count. He was a Teamster most of his life. Jim loved fishing, guitars, and joking around. He was an Army veteran, serving 1947-50.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Gloria Mae, nee Hook, Taylor; his daughter Donna Taylor Weber, his son, James R. Taylor, his granddaughter Stacey Taylor, and his parents Lee and Minnie Taylor.

Surviving are his daughter Linda Taylor Sonsoucie; grandson Zachary Johnson, granddaughter Casey Weber (Todd) Voegtle, his brother-in-law Bill (Andrea Nozick) Crisel, and three great grandchildren Codey, Cole, and Lisa.

Memorial donations would be appreciated to Spencer Pet Rescue or Spencer Kennels.
Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com.

Funeral: Military Graveside Service will be at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, Illinois.