James M. Taylor, age 82 of Newport, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024. He passed peacefully surrounded by family.

Born in the old Millville Hospital, he was a graduate of Millville High School, class of 1959. James settled in Newport after his 20 years of service in the Army. He retired as  Master Sergeant and had served  two tours in Germany. He received numerous citations over his 20 years of service including the Meritorious Service Medal and 3 Army Commendation Medals. After his retirement, he worked at Venice Made Foods in Vineland for 23 years as Receiver and Raw Materials warehouse manager. James enjoyed raising his chickens, racoon hunting, gardening, and running his farm market featuring his home grown produce and eggs. He also loved to travel and trips to the casinos.

James was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Mary Hannah Taylor, his parents, Melvin and Ethel Taylor, and father and mother-in-law, William and Zonie Hannah.

James is survived by five children, Steven, Glenn (Dawn), Christine Meiswinkle (Mark), David, Daniel (Terri); brothers, Melvin (Mary) and Dale (Sandy); eleven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, and his faithful dog, Buddy.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend James's funeral service on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Barr Funeral Home, 2104 East Main Street in Millville. There will be a viewing Friday morning from 10 AM to 11 AM, followed by a funeral service at 11 AM in the funeral home. Burial will be in Centre Grove Cemetery in Centre Grove. Condolences may be sent to the family at barrfuneralhome.net. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.