James Calvin Taylor, of Gilbert, went to his heavenly home Thursday, March 5, 2015, with Kenny, Barbara & Johnny by his side. A memorial service will be held at 4pm on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at Moseley Funeral & Cremation Service of West Columbia. Pastor Cook Addy will officiate the service. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to King Grove Baptist Church, C/O Moseley Funeral Service, 914 Meeting Street, West Columbia, 29169.
Calvin was born in Gilbert and was the son of the late Callie J. And Girlie Mae Hayes Taylor. He was a member of First Calvary Baptist Church and attended King Grove Baptist Church. He was currently working for Lexington County Sheriff's Department as a crossing guard for Gilbert Elementary School.
Calvin is survived by his son, Kenny "Duck" Taylor; the love of his heart and apple of his eye, granddaughter, Hope Taylor; sister, Dottie Jane (Wayne) Fox; brothers, Marvin (Linda) Taylor and Tony And Roger Taylor; former wife, Barbara (Johnny) Kyzer; many nieces and nephews; special friends, Pastor Cook & Elaine Addy, Joey & Devona Hardee, Mytris Grant and James Hallman. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dennis, Donald, Bruce and Leonard.
To those whom I love and who know me, if I ever offended anyone, I ask for your forgiveness and if you ever offended me, you have already been forgiven. Calvin will be greatly missed by all who loved him.