Mr. James Ray Taylor

November 19, 1947 - November 14, 2020

James Ray Taylor “Nookie” was born on November 19, 1947 to the late James and Odessa Taylor in Pitt County. He departed this life on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center. James graduated in 1965 from Bethel Union HS, Bethel, NC. During his time in high school, James was a jokester, barber and loves cooking for his family and friends. He also enjoyed gardening and most of all he loved his car “Big Red”. After graduation, he spent time in Newark, NJ. Upon returning to Greenville, NC, James worked for the City of Greenville at time of his death he was working with TES Logistics. James was preceded in death by his son, James Ray Taylor “Lump”; his parents, James & Odessa Taylor; his sister, Bettie Mae Crandol. James leaves to cherish his memories, his children, Tony Anthony Taylor (Shonda), James Ray Ward, Keontae Deshon Ward all of Greenville, NC; his siblings, Peggy Taylor Williams of Maryland, Donald Taylor, William Taylor both of Greenville, NC, Sandra Taylor Carr (Frankie) of Maryland; five grandchildren, Brandon Cox, Christopher Adams, Ashton Taylor, Adam Taylor, Jasmine Ward; two great-grandchildren; one niece; a host of nephews, other relatives and friends.