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Ralph Taylor Obituary
Ralph was a graduate of Gadsden High School and Gadsden State Community College. He was a former Jaycee and was on the Board of Directors. He retired from Goodyear after 37 and a half years of service. He was a Master Sargent in the 310th U.S. Chemical Corp. He was an avid Auburn fan. War Eagle!
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha Boman Taylor and Ralph Newton Taylor Sr.; son, John Charles Taylor; daughter, Christy Noelle Taylor; and father and mother-in-law, Chief Charles G. and Bobbie Lee Cary.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years and 10 months, Charlotte Cary Taylor; sister-in-law, Barbara Cary Patty (Col. J.W. III); son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan and Tammy Taylor of Duck Springs; grandchildren, Jonathan Dylan Taylor, Jon Gavin Taylor, and Gunnar Wayne Goss; step-grandchildren, Katelyn (John Mark) McCurdy and Ethan Bolding; step-great-granddaughter, Ellie Grace McCurdy; bonus granddaughter, Scout Coker; nieces, Becky Patty (Karen Bishop), Beth Taylor, and J. Bradley Patty (Brittney); and several great-nephews, Austin and Brandon Taylor, Drew Michael Bishop-Patty, and Carson and Justin Patty; aunt and uncle, Gary and Joyce Boman.
Pallbearers will be Randy Coker, J.D. Archer, Cleve Carpenter, Henry Culp, Matt Payne, Dan Ellison, Larry Ecthison, and Eddie Goolsby.
Honorary pallbearers are Akin - Albright Sunday School Class, Barbara and Wayne Payne, Ruthie Wilson, Sonny (Page) Stowers, Buddy (Pam) Akin, friends and neighbors of Crestlake Drive, and Southside Senior Citizen Center; Dr. Larry Dye, Birmingham, Employees of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, also Goodyear Warehouse, J.D. Paving Co., and Gentiva Hospice.
Special thanks to McGuffey Health Care, Gadsden Regional Medical Center and Tammy Payne Taylor.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home tonight from 6 until 8.
You may send online condolences to www.collier-butler.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Taylor
Lynda Bynum
October 3, 2016
Charlotte, you know Ralph held a special
place in my heart. My son always thought he was the "stuff". We had a
special joke about being the only child. I will always remember his little smile and chuckle. Remember we
love you.
September 13, 2016
I will always remember the 58 chevy truck your dad had and the many good times we had in it. May the good Lord surround your family with his love and mend their hearts of the pain and suffering for their loss.
Lawerence Herman
September 7, 2016
Ralph was always smiling and happy! He will be greatly missed!
Sharon L. Carter
September 6, 2016
Charlotte, Fred and I send our love and condolences to you and your family.Kay and Fred Gielle
September 6, 2016
Charlotte & Family -- Sorry to hear about Ralph -- we are never ready to let go of our loved ones. May God's loving arms surround you during this difficult time. Love, Betty Bagley Davis
September 6, 2016
So sorry to hear about your loss. May the God of comfort you at this difficult time.
Gerald and Callie Waldrop
September 4, 2016
Charlotte and family, we are so sorry to read of Ralph's death. You have our deepest sympathy.
Bobby Cary
September 4, 2016
Charlotte and Family, He may not be there with you in person, But, his love will always stay beside you, around you to protect you. Very sorry to hear about this news! May God ease the painful period for you, stay strong.
Love Bobby Bruce
Danny Stephens
September 4, 2016
CHARLOTTE so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and family.
Sonny Stowers
September 4, 2016
Little Ralph, you always meant a lot to me. Your passing leaves a big hole in my heart and a lot of really great memories. You were a really good friend and partner in our many escapades. Some of them you even thought up! You were awesome at all our "cash-flow" schemes. But I'll never forgive you for dumping me out of the back of your Dad's pickup on 3rd Street! Love you, buddy.
Ronnie & Barbara Freeman
September 4, 2016
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