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Mr. James Kenneth Taylor, 73, passed away on Dec. 28, 2022 in Birmingham with his family by his bedside.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Austin (Callie Johnson) Taylor; two brothers, Richard “Teak” Taylor and Albert “AB” Taylor.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Patsy English Taylor, of Atmore; one son, Justin (Tiffany) Taylor, of Trussville; two daughters, Jan (Brandon) Rivers, of Ponchatoula, La. and Jill Taylor, of Atmore; one brother, Rodney “Rod” (JoAnn) Taylor, of Uriah; one sister, Shelia (Steve) Pugh, of Walnut Hill, Fla.; five grandchildren, Wyatt Baker, Alexis Rivers, Olivia Rivers, Anna Taylor and Callie Taylor; two special nieces, Hannah Cooper and Abby Cooper; and other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Mon., Jan. 2, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC with the Rev. David Cooper officiating.
Burial will follow at Miller Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Jan. 2, 2023 from 1 p.m. until service time at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC.
Pallbearers will be Josh Baggett, John English, Stevie Pugh, Clinton Pugh, Wyatt Baker and Jason “Man” Taylor.
Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes LLC of Atmore is in charge of all arrangements.