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James Earl Taylor

1950 - 2023

BORN

1950

DIED

2023

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Ertel Funeral Home

42 N Market St

Cortez, Colorado

James Taylor Obituary

James Earl Taylor, 72, of Cortez, died 2/26/2023, in Colorado Springs, CO, Born 9/28/1950. Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences or to view the full obituary, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.

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Published by The Journal on Mar. 6, 2023.

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Tami Koppri-Hunt

April 1, 2023

Wow what a great eulogy. That was the Jim we all knew & loved., he will be forever missed. My condolences to Chad and his family. You are in our prayers .RIP Jim

Bob Fish

April 1, 2023

Many fond memories with Jim
Rest in peace my friend

Cammie sutherland

March 30, 2023

Was my friend and family friend too will b very missed by many

Kristi Archibeque

March 30, 2023

Jim was a sweet man, funny ,charming, a true gentleman. He will be missed. RIP my friend

Ramona

March 28, 2023

I was crushed today when I found out he was gone. I live in Grand Jct now but Jim was one of my best friends. May he rest in peace

Lety Mark

March 24, 2023

My condolences to the family Jim was a talented & gifted man I'm thankful to hav met him and he taught me a lot gonna miss him....

Susan Kelly

March 21, 2023

I will miss Jim. Condolences to Chad and family. Susan (Wall) Kelly

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