James Harvey Taylor
James “Harvey” Taylor, 87, died peacefully Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in his home, with family by his side.
James was born May 4, 1930, in Prosperity, a son of the late James W. Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor.
In 1950, James married Ida Lou Kiger. They were married for 62 years.
James was proud of his American Indian Heritage, and he very proud of his service to his country, serving in the Korean War. He served as tank commander of the 3rd Armored 140th Division A-Company, and was attached to KATUSA, supported by the Republic of Korea army. James was a Purple Heart recipient and served under Gen. George Patton Jr.
James was an avid military gun collector and devoted hunter.
After being honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, James entered into a career as a mechanic and retired as a Washington County fleet mechanic.
Surviving are his son, James Mark (Jamie) Taylor; daughter Sharon (Bob) Crothers; grandchildren TJ Taylor, Tonya (John) Meek and Rob (Marcy) Crothers; great-grandchildren Eli Taylor, Jeremy Taylor, Makenna Crothers, Jud Meek, Kiley Meek, Kasie Meek and Levi Meek; and sister Hariett Taylor.
Deceased, in addition to his wife and parents, is a brother, Harold Taylor.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 219 Main Street, Claysville, 724-663-7373, www.youngfhinc.com, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 27. Interment will follow in Prosperity Cemetery, Morris Township.