Ira Joe Taylor, age 74, of Hamilton, AL, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at his residence.  Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 2:00pm from the Otts Funeral Home Chapel with graveside services and burial to follow in Smyrna Cemetery in Detroit, AL.  Bro. Ronald Dillard to officiate.  Visitation will be held prior to the funeral service from 1:00pm until 2:00pm.

Pallbearers: Hunter Dill, Chris Mixon, Scottie Harbor, David Shotts, Johnny Shotts, and Joel Shotts

Honorary Pallbearers: Randy Dill and Kenneth Hollis

Ira was born on September 11, 1950 in Beaverton, AL 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, AL.  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.

Survived By:

Wife: Delinda Taylor, Hamilton, AL

Son: Jason (Julie) Taylor, Hamilton, AL

Brothers: Larry (Gail) Taylor, Greenwood Springs, MS

Lynn (Debra) Taylor, Bankston, AL

Sisters: Paulette Downey, Beaverton, AL

Debbie (Jackie) Haley, Hubbertville, AL

Grandchildren: Jase Taylor and Josie Taylor

Special Friend: Dennis Cantrell

A Host of Nieces and Nephews

Preceded In Death By:

Parents: Johnnie and Pauline Taylor

Brother In Law: Mark Downey

Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at: www.ottsfuneralhome.net

Otts Funeral Home

Sulligent, AL, Directing