James William “Buck” Taylor

James William “Buck” Taylor, 75, of Kenova, WV passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at his residence. Military graveside rites will be conducted 1:30 P.M. Tuesday March 19, 2024 at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East. Buck was born July 7, 1948 in Kenova a son of the late Demp Taylor and Patricia Smith Staley and the late John Staley. Buck was a veteran having served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from the Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center after 25 years of service. Buck was always active in the C-K community having coached numerous children at the C-K Community Center. He was an avid C-K fan no matter what sporting event was taking place. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Mike Taylor. He is survived by his wife Diane Runyon Taylor; four sons Jamie Taylor (Melissa), Bub Taylor, Todd Taylor (Brooke) and Jon Taylor (Ashley); grandchildren Tevin, Jordyn, Ty, Kendall and Kaiya; sister Judy Estep (Rodney); special brother-in-law Jack Runyon; Special aunt Judie Smith and special friends Roger Ward, Johnnie Runyon and Caleb Newman. Friends may call from 10:00 AM- 12:30 PM Tuesday at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.