Kaylor, James, passed away unexpectedly during heart surgery on May 3, 2016 in Whitefish, Montana. He was born in Orange County to Kate and Jack Kaylor on June 1, 1949.



Jim served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam war where he fought at the battle of Khe Sanh. Jim was awarded the Silver Star, our nation's 3rd highest medal for valor and a purple heart, at Con Thien .



Jim was a Sergeant and worked for the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department for 38 years in various departments.



Jim leaves behind his mother, Kate; wife, Terry; two daughters, Amy & Cash Hogsett and Kirsten



& Steven Lara; two sons, Michael Kaylor and Andrew Eyanson; grandchildren, McKenna and Brayden Hogsett, and Anthony and Davin Kaylor; and his brother, Phillip Kaylor. Jim also leaves behind numerous family and friends. Jim was a gigantic presence and will be missed by all. Jim will be cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at Camp Pendleton on June 18.



Jim fiercely loved his family but the Marine Corps was his heart and soul. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Socks for Heroes. http:llscmcsg.orgl SCMCSG, 2171 Via Teca, San Clemente, CA 92673.







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