Background
II, James Marion Taylor, was born on January 20, 1926 in Andalusia, Alabama, United States. Son of Marion Doby and Catherine (Hill) T.
automotive wholesale executive
II, James Marion Taylor, was born on January 20, 1926 in Andalusia, Alabama, United States. Son of Marion Doby and Catherine (Hill) T.
Student, United States Merchant Marine Academy, 1944-1946; student, Auburn U., 1946-1947.
Salesman, Taylor Parts, Inc., Andalusia, 1947-1949;
salesman, director, Taylor Parts, Inc., Andalusia, 1950;
vice president, sales manager, Taylor Parts, Inc., Andalusia, 1950-1961;
vice president, general manager, Taylor Parts, Inc., Andalusia, 1961-1962;
president, Taylor Parts, Inc., Andalusia, 1962-1988;
chairman, chief Executive officer, Taylor Parts, Inc., Andalusia, 1988-1992. Board directors Covington County Bank, Andalusia. Chairman Southern National, Andalusia, since 1986.
Member of advisory board Shatterproof Glass Company, Detroit, 1968, Air Corps-Delco, Detroit, 1966-1967, Walker (Tenneco), Racine, Wisconsin, 1985.
Board of directors Alabama Wildlife Federation, Montgomery, 1974-1977, president, 1977-1978. Board directors Lurleen B. Wallace Junior College Foundation, Andalusia, 1986-1989, Covington County Board Education, Andalusia, 1960-1974, City of Andalusia Downtown Development Authority, 1989-1996, City of Andalusia Industrial Development Board, 1969-1971. Member National Association Wholesalers (board directors and 1st vice chairman 1988-1990, chairman-elect 1991, chairman 1992, treasurer 1993-1994), Automotive Hall of Fame (Midland, Michigan board directors 1986-1994), Automotive Information Council (board dirs.1987-1992), Andalusia Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1960-1962, 89-92), Auburn Alumni Association (life), Kiwanis (president Andalusia club 1969-1970), American Legion.
Married Abbie Chapman Henderson, March 22, 1947. Children: Cathy, James III, Merrily, Abbie, John.