James Earl Taylor, age 89, of Malvern, passed away Sunday October 26, 2025.  He was born June 4, 1936 to the late James Herbert and Mary Josephine (Blount) Taylor in Terrell, TX. Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by 11 of his 13 siblings.

He worked in Arkadelphia at the bus station and was also employed by Ouachita Baptist University for many years.

He is survived by his brothers Tommy Taylor of Benton and Kenneth Taylor of Hot Springs and several nieces and nephews.

No services are planned at this time.