James A. Taylor, 56, Rapid City, died Friday, May 11, 2012 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. He was born Nov. 3, 1955 in Madison, SD to Kenneth and Olga (Adolfsen) Taylor. In 1956 the family moved to Rapid City where his father worked at Ellsworth AFB and he attended schools in Rapid City. James worked various jobs including installing flooring, which he did most of his life. James married Reanne Ponce Oct. 31, 1992. He enjoyed riding Harley Davidson motorcycles; driving Hot Rods and he loved his family. He also enjoyed partying with friends that he would do anything for. He will be remembered but never forgotten. Although he is not here in flesh he is in our memories, hearts and in our souls. He is Free.He is survived by his wife, Raeanne Taylor; 2 daughters, Shea Andersen, Megan Young; a son, Jeremy J.(Karla) Taylor; 3 grandchildren, Keera, Peyton and Aida; a brother, Rich (Heather) Taylor all of Rapid City and a sister, Mary (Rick) Cobb, Worthington, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents.