Article: OBIT - TALIAFERRO, JAMES EDWARD, SR.

TALIAFERRO, James Edward, Sr., of Salem, Virginia, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2002. He was born on February 12, 1936, in Wabun Virginia. After attending Andrew Lewis High School, Jim served in the 101st Airborne as a paratrooper for three years. Following his time in the armed services, Jim worked several years for the Norfolk and Western Railroad, and then became a salesman for the Shelton-Witt Equipment Company. In 1965, he formed Salem Contracting, Inc. with a partner and entered the construction business. Jim operated the company continuously until his death. He entered politics in 1972 by successfully winning election to the Salem City Council. Two years later, he was named mayor, ...

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