Open Full Navigation
We're sorry but the candle you have selected is currenty in the process of being purchased or has just recently been purchased.
Please feel free to select another candle or check back in 15 minutes to see if the candle you have selected has been released for purchase.
Thank you.
Okay
We're sorry but there are no candles available for lighting.
Thank you.
Ok
You have already begun a candle purchase session. If you would like to continue with your current candle choice please click "Continue" otherwise please click "Select Another".
Thank you.
Select another
Continue
In Memory of
Raymond
Taylor
Taylor
1936 - 2017
Click above to light a memorial candle.
Obituary for Raymond Taylor
Raymond Taylor, a native of Mobile, Alabama, born July 16, 1936, departed this life on Friday, August 4th, 2017 in his home in Daphne, AL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Lawrence Taylor and Annie Marie Spencer Taylor; his spouse, Frances Brown Taylor; two sisters, Carolyn Taylor Willis and Beverly Ann Taylor Finklea.
Raymond was an active member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, and was a distinguished member of The Knights of Peter Claver. Raymond attended Most Pure Heart of Mary High School. He served four years in the United States Air Force and went on to attend the Veterans Cooking and Baking School. Raymond moved to the Bronx, New York with his wife, Frances, where he managed franchise restaurants. His success culminated in his successfully owning and operating two restaurants in New York City.
Raymond was loved and respected by many people and was known for his kindness, humility, generosity, wisdom and loyalty to family. He was a humble and devoted servant of God.
Raymond leaves to cherish his precious memories and celebrate his life, a loving daughter, Raymi Teresa Taylor, Portland, OR; three sisters, Gwendolyn Taylor, Sacramento, California; Brenda (Gary) Newman, Avondale Estates, Georgia, and Elaine Taylor Robinson; three brothers, Lorenzo Taylor, Mobile, Alabama; Phillip (Elaine) Taylor, Suwanee, Georgia; Larry (Barbara) Taylor, Mobile, Alabama; one devoted cousin, Demaris Brown, Mobile, Alabama; one dedicated sister in law, Alice Lewis, Mobile, Alabama; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors and friends. Raymond will be deeply missed, but remembered with all the love he gave to those who knew him.
Please give donations to the Most Pure Heart Of Mary School (304 Sengstak Street, Mobile, AL 36603) in lieu of flowers.
Mass Of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, 9am, at the Most Pure Heart Of Mary Church, 304 Sengstak Street, Mobile, AL. Interment will follow in the Catholic Cemetery, Mobile, AL.
DIGNIFIED AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO SMALL’S MORTUARY, 950 SOUTH BROAD STREET, MOBILE, ALABAMA 36603.
Raymond was an active member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, and was a distinguished member of The Knights of Peter Claver. Raymond attended Most Pure Heart of Mary High School. He served four years in the United States Air Force and went on to attend the Veterans Cooking and Baking School. Raymond moved to the Bronx, New York with his wife, Frances, where he managed franchise restaurants. His success culminated in his successfully owning and operating two restaurants in New York City.
Raymond was loved and respected by many people and was known for his kindness, humility, generosity, wisdom and loyalty to family. He was a humble and devoted servant of God.
Raymond leaves to cherish his precious memories and celebrate his life, a loving daughter, Raymi Teresa Taylor, Portland, OR; three sisters, Gwendolyn Taylor, Sacramento, California; Brenda (Gary) Newman, Avondale Estates, Georgia, and Elaine Taylor Robinson; three brothers, Lorenzo Taylor, Mobile, Alabama; Phillip (Elaine) Taylor, Suwanee, Georgia; Larry (Barbara) Taylor, Mobile, Alabama; one devoted cousin, Demaris Brown, Mobile, Alabama; one dedicated sister in law, Alice Lewis, Mobile, Alabama; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors and friends. Raymond will be deeply missed, but remembered with all the love he gave to those who knew him.
Please give donations to the Most Pure Heart Of Mary School (304 Sengstak Street, Mobile, AL 36603) in lieu of flowers.
Mass Of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, 9am, at the Most Pure Heart Of Mary Church, 304 Sengstak Street, Mobile, AL. Interment will follow in the Catholic Cemetery, Mobile, AL.
DIGNIFIED AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO SMALL’S MORTUARY, 950 SOUTH BROAD STREET, MOBILE, ALABAMA 36603.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Raymond Taylor, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
Order Flowers
Recently Shared Condolences
Recently Lit Memorial Candles
-
We are honored to prov ...(read more)
Recently Shared Stories
Recently Shared Photos