James Taylor White, VI
James Taylor White, VI, 74, a lifelong resident of Stowell, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020. He was born on September 14, 1945, to Clara Mae Kahla White and James Taylor White, V, in Galveston. Taylor graduated from East Chambers High School and then attended Southwest Texas State College in San Marcos.
He was a true Texas legend to all who were fortunate enough to know him. He was involved in the family ranch operation as well as his own ranching endeavors. Taylor was part owner in the Winnie Livestock Auction. He was a great cowboy, but a better horseman born a century too late.
Taylor’s passion was to concoct the most elaborate “pranks” imaginable. No matter how long it took, he always managed to pull it off.
He is survived by his two daughters, Amanda Elliot and her husband, Robert, of Dallas; and Sara White, of Beaumont; grandchildren, Taylor, Garrison, William, and Amelia Elliott, of Dallas, and Taylor Anne Recker, of Beaumont; sister, Gail McBride and wife Fritz Burris of Round Rock; brothers, Bill and his wife, Kathrine; Steven and his wife, Sheri; and longtime companion, Kathy Thibodeaux, all of Stowell; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Taylor is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Kyle; and sister, Jo Rella Meaux.
The family would like to especially thank Kathy Thibodeaux for her dedication and loving care of Taylor. The comforting support from Heart to Heart Hospice was greatly appreciated.
A gathering of Taylor’s family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with his funeral service to follow at 3:00 p.m., Monday, March 16, 2020, at First United Methodist Church, 1708 TX-124, Winnie. His interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Winnie.
Memorial contributions may be made to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210.
Fairview Cemetery
Fairview Cemetery
- 223 cemetery dr winnie tx 77665
Funeral Service
Funeral Service
- 1708 state hwy 124 winnie tx 77665
- 03/16/2020
- 3:00 pm
Gathering of Family and Friends
Gathering of Family and Friends
- 1708 south hwy 124 winnie tx 77665
- 03/16/2020
- 5:03 am
Comments
Shelley Parnell-Gebrael
It is sad news to hear Taylor has passed away. My comforting prayers are with all of his family. There is not a memory from my childhood that does not involve Taylor.. A dear friend to my family that will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace Taylor and enjoy your everlasting Peace and Joy in heaven! Love always Shelley and Gaby
Laura Webb Layton
My condolences to all who loved and cared for Taylor. He was a good friend to my Dad and I will always appreciate that. Rest In Peace.
Juanita Viator
My thoughts and prayers are with Taylor's family. He will be missed all that knew him.
Judy Wilmoth
Sad to hear that Taylor has passed away. He fought a long battle. Rest in Peace Taylor. Everyone needs to remember the good things and all the help he gave everyone in the community. Prayers for his family and friends.
Jeanette & Roland Weekly
Sincere Condolences to the family of Taylor White. You were loved by so many, and you will be missed by so many. Fly High My Friend. You're Home Now!
Buck Hamilton and Rona
Dearest cousin, you will be sincerely missed . Rest In Peace The Hamilton Family
Debra McBride
Rest In Peace. Condolences to family and friends.
verna nunez
Prayers for family & friends. Verna Jo Nunez, Linda Gray, & Charlene Gutierrez
Annette Medlock
So sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to the family.
Georgia Yoffe
He fought a good fight I do not know of anyone else who could have endured the years of health challenges that he had while reinventing himself each step of the way to be of service to the community and to remain productive. When he could not ride horses anymore, he became a cook. The best gumbo cook and pinto bean cook in the county. Rest In Peace, Taylor, and celebrate your homecoming with God and your loved ones.
LM and Jerrie Hebert
Gone too soon. He’ll certainly be missed by so many who knew and loved him. Prayers to all.
Glenda Leger
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Johnny Brooks SR and Cindy
My prayers to the family at this time. Taylor was 1# of a kind there will never be another he fought a good fight ! He is in heaven now with the rest of his family there is no pain Rest In Peace Cowboy
Victor Pierce
My heart and my prayers go out to all the family and friends! Rest In Peace my friend.
Dottie Schulz
Tears, prayers and love to you and Taylor. Loosing a parent is just HARD!â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
LAURA Kahla POLK and David Polk
Our hearts go out to all of the family Our prayers will be with you always.
Linda Shackelford-Mitchell
RIP my old friend and prayers for all your family & friends, you will be missed & thought of, you fought such a battle it is now time to rest.
Mike Ezer
Taylor was a friend of mine. He was like a Cowboy Legend to me and looked like The Malboro Man! His sense of humor stood out the most, and I always enjoyed my visits with him. May GOD BLESS the White family, and please accept my most sincere apology for not being able to make the funeral service.
Peggy Phelps Yates
Taylor was a dear friend to Uncle Jake and helped me tremendously after Jake died. He was a kind hearted soul that would help anyway he could. Condolences to the family and all his friends that loved him.
Candy Clay
Taylor, you will be missed! Rest in peace.
Sheila Winzer Marino
Taylor fought a long battle with his illness and for a long time he didn't let it get him down! I have been friends with Taylor since we were kids, loved our conversations and the crazy times. So sorry I couldn't be there today but my thoughts and prayers are with Gail, Bill and Steven and the days ahead! Taylor will be missed and we will have memories of what a great cowboy he was! Love, Sheila
Catherine Levier
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. RIP Taylor
Betty and Corky Peebles
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Doris Bolton Bassett
My condolences and prayers to all the family .
Steve Kole
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Taylor's Family. I would especially like to say thank you to Taylor for the kindness and friendship that he extended to my late Brother, Lawrence Kole.
Kimberly Glenn
Sending prayers
Nina Marceaux
Our condolences to the family. May he fly high with the angels in heaven.