Ira Joe Taylor

Ira Joe Taylor, 74, of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at his residence.
Ira was born on Sept. 11, 1950, in Beaverton, to the late Johnnie Curtis Taylor and the late Pauline Dill Taylor.  He graduated from Sulligent High School and Northwest Community College.  He previously worked and retired from Continental Conveyor in Winfield.  He was a horse enthusiast and loved being outdoors, especially going deer, coon and squirrel hunting.  He was also known to be an avid historian and enjoyed socializing with family and friends any chance he could.  His loving memory will always be cherished and greatly missed by all who loved and knew him.  
Ira was survived by his wife, Delinda Taylor; son, Jason (Julie) Taylor; his brothers, Larry (Gail) Taylor, Lynn (Debra) Taylor; his sisters, Paulette Downey, Debbie (Jackie) Haley; grandchildren, Jase Taylor and Josie Taylor; a special friend, Dennis Cantrell; and a host of neices and nephews.
Ira was preceeded in death by his parents, Johnnie and Pauline Taylor and brother in law, Mark Downey.
Funeral services were held on Nov. 24, 2024, at the Otts Funeral Home Chapel with graveside services and burial to follow in Smyrna Cemetery in Detroit, AL.  Bro. Ronald Dillard to officiate.
Pallbearers: Hunter Dill, Chris Mixon, Scottie Harbor, David Shotts, Johnny Shotts, and Joel Shotts. Honorary Pallbearers: Randy Dill and Kenneth Hollis
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Sulligent, AL  35586
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