On December 30, 1938, Jesse B. Taylor, Jr. became the second child born to Jesse Taylor, Sr., and Lillian Glover Taylor. He grew up in Buffalo, NY, and graduated from Bishop Fallon High School in 1956.
In 1960, Jesse began his military career in the army where he saw action in two tours of duty in Vietnam. He achieved the rank of Captain and was awarded various honors and commendations.
In 1962, Jesse married Jessie Mae Reed, and to this union three children were born: Gigi, Keewanee, and Tisha.
A 1972 graduate of St. Mary's University, Jesse began his career as a Bexar County Appraiser in 1980, retiring 30 plus years later in 2011. He was well-known for his adept ability to execute and skillfully complete every project to which he was assigned.
Jesse was preceded in death by his parents, Lillian and Jesse Taylor, Sr., and his brother, Wayne Taylor.
His legacy continues through his children: Gigi Taylor Bell (William), Keewanee Taylor, and Tisha Taylor Ellis (Mark), grandchild, Halei Taylor, and siblings, Willetta Incillo, Lenora Miller, and Arthur Daniels, and a host of relatives and friends.
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