Marshall- James E. (Jim) Taylor age 78 died Friday May 13th 2011 at Beacon Hospice after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Murrah Taylor, daughter, Lynn Taylor Dodson, her husband David; daughters Mary, & Katie Eye and her husband Mathew; son Jeffrey Taylor, his wife Lisa and children Chris, Claire & Connie; brother Larry L Taylor his wife Shirl; preceded in death by sister Joyce Ann Lutz, mother Ermine Hunt Taylor and father Johnnie M Taylor. Jim served in the U.S. Army for 2 years and was proud of his service. He was a Rotarian for 30 years and also active in the United Way, Meals On Wheels, Marshall Symphony Society and Harrison County Republican party. Jim was an active member of First United Methodist Church. He served as a Sunday School Teacher, Chairman of the Administrative Council, and led the Finance and Organ Restoration Committee. The family will receive friends at Downs Funeral Home on Sunday between the hours of 5:00 and 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at First United Methodist Church on Monday May 16th at 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Beacon Hospice at Margaret's House, PO Box 5908 Longview TX 75608 or First United Methodist Church, 300 East Houston Marshall TX 75670