James William Taylor Jr.

JAMES’ JOURNEY... James William Taylor, Jr. was born on February 7, 1979 in Crisfield, Maryland to the late James William Taylor, Sr. and Julia Marie Mack-Taylor. As a child, “Slick”, as he was affectionately known, enjoyed watching wrestling and Knight Rider. He loved being a Royal Ranger at Faith Fellowship Church in Crisfield, Maryland. He also loved to play kickball, Biddy League basketball for the Elks in middle school and baseball for the Elks as a kid. He also loved mentoring children and participated in youth events at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Crisfield, Maryland. James worked for Allen’s poultry plant James attended Crisfield High School and later in life, earned his GED. He loved to inspire people by telling them stories of his childhood and he also loved the word of God. In his spare time, James enjoyed watching New England Patriots football games, which was his favorite team. He loved himself some Tom Brady. Slick was the life of the party. He loved listening to DMX, Jeezy, R. Kelly and Jaheim. He loved a good outfit and he stayed running his mouth. Some of his favorite sayings were, “Aye Baby”, “Huh Man” and “God’s Plan.” He also loved a good meal. Slick later moved to Charlotte, North Carolina to better his life and he did just that. He started working at Galvin Industries, taking construction classes at Goodwill and earned his OSHA-10 Certification. He continued his classes with Goodwill and Central Piedmont Community College. He also worked at Coca-Cola Consolidated while taking these courses. He later started working for DPR where he touched many lives. Slick was the first and only employee to receive the “Challenge Coin” at DPR. Slick is survived by: his loving children, Za’Naya “Booger” Taylor, Kye Green, James “Boss” (William) Taylor III and Antonio Mateo; loving grandkids, Kyler McCready and Kaylani Taylor; two sisters and two brothers, Mike, Janella, Justina (Bilal) and William; nine nieces and nephews, Miguel (Smurf), Ra’Neta Miguel, Romance, Justice (Jus Bus), Ja’Kailah (Pump), T’Marah, Ja’Keea, (Greenee), Ju’Lz, and Martino (Mar); great nephew, Ronnie; three very special uncles, Charles Mack (Virginia), Oscar Mack (Ella Frances) and James Gale; two aunts, Mary Handy and Peggy Cannon; companion, Ashley Springs and children, Rehane, ReJ’ohn and Urijah and granddaughter, Temperance and special friends, Markie Paige, Tirrell Jackson, Bryant Waters, Sr., Clarence Nicholson and Tony Hall. “Slick” was preceded in death by: his parents, James, Sr. and Julia Mack-Taylor; an uncle, Johnnie Thomas; two aunts, Ella Mae Butter and Frances Sterling; a niece, Ra’Neta Ja’Vern and a daughter, Ja’Mya Taylor. James leaves to cherish wonderful memories with family and friends for years to come. Slick Da Rula, You Will Be Missed!

James William Taylor Jr.

February 7, 1979 - July 18, 2022