James Arthur Taylor, 91, Lawrence, died Monday, August 14, 2017, at the University of Kansas Hospital.
Mr. Taylor was born August 24, 1925 in Washington, Kansas, the son of Arthur George and Edith Selmer Taylor. He earned a B.S. at the University of Kansas in 1950 and went on to earn his D.D.S. at the University of Missouri in 1954.
He served during WWII as a member of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Sea Bees, and received a commission in the U.S. Infantry in 1950. Mr. Taylor practiced dentistry in Ft. Scott, Kansas from 1954-1985. He was a member of the American Dental Association, Lawrence Country Club, past member of various civic groups, and the Episcopal Church. Mr. Taylor enjoyed playing golf, bird watching, and fishing.
He married Delia Ann Neuitt in 1948; she preceded him in death in 1980. He married Sally Ann Kay and moved to Lawrence in 1986. She survives in their home.
Other survivors include 2 nephews, Dennis Tinkham of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Steve Taylor of Houston, Texas; niece, Susan Peters of Scandia, Kansas; and a step son, Brad Kay of Evergreen, Colorado.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Hubert Jacob Taylor of Houston, Texas; a sister, Vivian Tinkham of Washington, Kansas.
Inurnment will take place at Ft. Scott National Cemetery in Ft. Scott, Kansas.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the ALS Association, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory, PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.
I was so sorry to hear about Jim. I had emailed on his birthday, then heard later that day when my father called Sally. I talked to Sally last week. Jim was like family to us, so many precious and funny memories of growing up next door in Fort Scott. With much love and gratitude for him, and love to all of you. Lisa Noll
Sally: Chuck admired Jim so much. He made a lasting impression. We send our sympathy, Sally. Wishing you well.
Sally, We have very fond memories of Jim greeting our dogs on their daily walks. He always had a kind word and a gentle pat for their heads; he made some good four-legged friends just being the kind soul that he was.
We are so sorry for your loss. If we can be of any help, please let us know.
Sally, we have been in Texas for 11 days and just learned the sad news regarding Jim. We are so sorry for your loss as well as our own as he was a special neighbor to me. I know you are swamped with decisions and work with your move and house sale right now so I have hesitated to come over and see you. If there is anything I can do, let me know. We certainly want to come to any funeral or memorial service for him.