Mr. J. B. Taylor, age 103 of Alexandria, passed away Tuesday morning, September 22, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Taylor was born on March 24, 1917 in the Indian Creek community of Smithville to his parents, the late Chess and Willie Fuson Taylor. Also preceding him in death is his wife, Ruth Beckwith Taylor; infant daughter, Diana Taylor; and siblings, Clyde Taylor, Colleen Snyder, Clara Nell Taylor, Obel Taylor, Willie Joe Taylor and two infant siblings.

J.B. was born and raised on Indian Creek and lived there until the 1940s at which time construction had begun on the Dam to form Center Hill Lake. He and his family then moved to Alexandria where he would reside for the next 70 years. Mr. Taylor was a lifelong farmer. He was the oldest living member of Indian Creek Memorial Baptist church and had served as a deacon for over 40 years.

Survivors include his daughter, Judy (Eddie) Fuson of Smithville; grandson, Zachary (Leigh) Fuson of Alexandria; great grandson, Landon Fuson of Alexandria;  nieces and nephews, Faye (Nelson) Gilreath of Smithville, Linda Neal of Smithville, Cathy Stem of Lascassas, Dianne Myers of Lascassas, T Roger (Mae) Snyder of Maryville, TN, Kenny (Dorothy) Snyder of Caryville, TN and Perry (Shirley) Snyder of Mississippi; two sisters-in-law, Marguerite Jones of Liberty and Linda (Fred) Stanley of Donelson, TN; one brother-in-law, W.J. (Jane) Tramel of Alabama. Several cousins also survive.

Funeral service was held Friday, September 25, 2020 at Indian Creek Baptist Church. Elder James T. Gibbs, Bro. Terry Fesler and Bro. Ric Lee will officiated. Burial followed at Snow Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Avant Funeral Home, Alexandria, was in charge of the arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Sept. 30, 2020