James Fred Taylor, Jr., age 79, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at his home. Mr. Taylor was born on January 20, 1937 in Fannin County, GA to the late James Fred Taylor, Sr. and Ruth Agnes Chastain Taylor. He was retired from the Tennessee National Guard after 20 years of service. He worked as a machinist at Kaye's Auto Parts and retired after 25 years of service. Mr. Taylor was a member of First Baptist Church of Blue Ridge, GA and was preceded in death by his wife, Molly S. Taylor; brother, Jack Taylor; and two sisters, Brenda Thomas and Doris Colwell.He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, James F. and Rhonda Taylor III of Blue Ridge; daughter and son-in-law, Tamela T. and Stan Rogers of Canton, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Robert L. and Shirley Taylor of Copperhill; sister and brother-in-law, Annette T. and Rondall Sisson of Copperhill, TN; and four grandchildren, James F. (Sarah) Taylor IV, William T. Rogers, Jennifer L. Taylor, and Katherine I. Rogers.Funeral services will be conducted Friday, December 23, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from the Akins of Blue Ridge Chapel with Rev. Bob Richardson officiating. Pallbearers will be Will Rogers, Jamey Taylor, Anthony Holloway, Jeff Walker, Jeff Panter, and Chuck Ware. Interment will follow in Chastain Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday evening from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of arrangements. . SERVICES Funeral Service Friday, December 23, 2016 11:00 AM Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge 7871 Blue Ridge Drive Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513