Deacon James Taylor
(April 23, 1940 - February 14, 2026)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Thursday, February 19, 2026 / 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: New Light Beulah Baptist Church, 1330 Congaree Road, Hopkins, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Friday, February 20, 2026 / 9:30 A.M.
Interment Location: 12:00 Noon / Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, South Carolina
My sincere condolences to the Taylor family. Praying that God will give you strength during this difficult time.
To My Dearest Cousins Henrietta & Michelle,
Our Sincere Condolences & Prayers to You All(Henrietta, Michelle, Derrick & Zack). The Love You and James shared for each other Outshined the World. And You Never Ever Once Waivered as his Wife to take care of him . And Michelle you, Derrick & Zachary were right there by your Mother’s Side seeing to her needs to take care of your Father. And this Is What Real Love Is All About.We are definitely going to miss James For His Smile , his Wisdom., His Love and His Encouraging Words to Our Entire Family. Until We Meet Again, We Salute You,and Thank You For Your Service. May You Forever Rest In God’s Loving Arms, Until We Meet Again! We Love You.
Sirdearis, Sir’Narria & Kalan
To cousin Henrietta, my prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Love you !
My Prayers & Condolences to Sis. Henrietta Taylor & Family.
Jesus Said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: No man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
John 14:6
Condolences and Prayers to the Taylor Family. May God, give you comfort at this time.
My prayers and condolences to Mrs. Henrietta and the Taylor family. Deacon Taylor was such a friendly man and so full of wisdom. May God comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time.
Henrietta condolences to you and the family. I will always remember Dea Taylor for his dedication at the White Oak nursing home for over 16yrs. His presence will truly be missed.
Our sincere condolences to you Henrietta in the passing of your husband. With deep love, may God be your source of comfort and strength during this difficult time. Carl D Hart & family
My sincere condolences to cousin Henrietta and family. I’ll always remember James’ bright smile and firm handshake when ever he greeted me. I thank him for his service to this country.
You have our deepest condolence. will keep you in our prayers. 🙏🙏
Condolences from the Easter family:
Deacon Taylor was a good friend and Richard’s coworker at the VA Regional Office. We fondly remember worshiping together at New Light Beaulah Baptist Church and enjoyed fun times bowling. He will truly be missed.
May God be your source of comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Richard and Marian Easter
Our deepest sympathy to the Taylor family. May God comfort you during your time of sorrow.
My Friend Michele:
My prayers are with you, your mom, Derrick, Zack, and your entire family. I know how much time and tradition memories you had made with your parents. Remember the good times and walk in the image of your twin (daddy). May your heart be filled with fond memories forever!
Love,
Matt Owens (Your Cousin and Coworker)
To Michelle and Derrick, Zack and family, may God be with all of you during this time of hurt and bereavement. Please remember your Zion Baptist church family is here for you all as well.
Prayers and condolences to my family during this sad time. As the branches off the taylor tree are dying our roots are bedded deeply. You were a great cousin, God fearing man who loved his church and family. We will miss you deeply. Love, carletta
Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
To the Taylor & Brown Family
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sending lots of love, prayers and strength your way as you navigate through this new phase in your life. 🙏🏾💙🙏🏾
My deepest condolences and prayers are with the family. May the Lord give you peace and strength during this difficult time.
To the Taylor Family, We extend our deepest sympathy. We pray that God will strengthen and sustain all of you during this period of bereavement. Mrs. Henrietta, Michelle, Derrick and Zachary, our love is with you.
Otis and (Rev) Cynthia Walters
Henrietta may you and your family find Peace and Comfort for James was a very Kind person with a great kind smile. He will be gone but not forgotten
Sending our prayers and condolences to the Taylor Family during this this time of bereavement. May God comfort you!!!
The Glissons
My deepest condolences to the Taylor family in the loss of your husband and father. May God keep you and guide you during this difficult time. Keeping you in my prayers.
Prayers and condolences to the Taylor family at this time while going thru the loss of someone so dear to each of you. Enjoy the special memories that were shared together.
Our sincerest condolences to you and your family Mrs. Taylor. We will be praying for you all during this difficult time.
You have our deepest condolence .willkeep you in ours prayers.🙏🙏
Sincere condolences! So sorry to hear of James’s passing. Henrietta hold on to your strength thru your faith, knowing that your dear husband is home safe in “GOD’S CARE! If I can do or be of any help please let me know!🙏🏾😌🙏🏾
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Deacon James Taylor, a dedicated member of the Benevolence Committee. He was a loyal supporter of our community and consistently stood up for what was right. Deacon Taylor not only served on the Benevolence Committee but also served as a chaplain and as the past president of our organization.
Before his health declined, he provided essential support to sick and shut-in members who had lost loved ones. His contributions were invaluable, and we all feel the profound impact of his loss. Deacon Taylor was a good man—faithful and independent—, and he will be greatly missed by all of us.
Sincerely,
Dr. Anthony Mack, Chair
The NCCI Benevolence Committee
Morgan Outreach Ministries, Inc.
Dr. Tyrone Morgan CEO
Our prayers are with the family.
Our sincere condolences and prayers to the family and relatives and friends.
There are no words that truly feel big enough for a loss like this. My heart hurts so deeply for you. I had the privilege of witnessing the love you and your husband shared, and it was something truly beautiful.
You cared for him with such tenderness, strength, and devotion through his illness. That kind of love is rare and selfless. You stood by him every step of the way, and he was blessed to have you as his wife and caregiver. The way you honored your vows spoke louder than words ever could.
Please know I am praying for you — for comfort in the quiet moments, for strength in the difficult days, and for peace that only God can give. I am here for you, not just today but in the days and weeks ahead.
With all my love and heartfelt sympathy,
Our heartfelt condolences to the beloved family of Mr. James Taylor.We will lift the family up in our prayers.
My sincere condolences to you Mrs. Henrietta in the passing of your husband. I pray that God grant you with the peace that surpasses all understanding. Keeping you and the entire family in my prayers during this difficult time and for the days that lies ahead.