Virginia Beach, Virginia
Raynor A. K. TaylorVirginia Beach - Rear Admiral Raynor A. K. Taylor, age 77, passed away September 3, 2013 from cancer and congestive heart failure. He died at his home in Virginia Beach.He was born to Raynor and Doris M. (Santos) Taylor in New Bedford, Massachusetts on December 22, 1935. He...
Read MoreRay set the bar high as CO of USS MISSISSIPPI CGN40. His attention to detail was not only focused on technology but on the well being of his crew. A Sailors Sailor!
RADM Phil Olson USN (Ret.)
August 29, 2024 | Friend
A fine officer and good neighbor.
David R. Melendy
August 18, 2023 | Work
Ray was my beloved and respected mentor and colleague
Bob Sherer
October 03, 2013 | Annapolis, MD
The best CAPT an Ensign could ever ask for! I was his Bull Ensign at SWOSCOLCOM and I think he enjoyed it even more than I did. I used to autograph his photos and sign out notes for him. I will never forget when I signed a picture for LT Palatas.......a sea story we laughed about!
God bless you ADM Taylor. You and Mary Jane made it look easy and made the Navy a home for all who knew you.
CAPT Millie Wears
September 14, 2013 | Fairfax, VA
I haven't seen my cousin Raynor (my father & his were brothers & were very close until Raynor Sr. died much too young) for so many years, but I feel honored to have been related to him. I do remember when he & Mary Jane married & how everyone said what a wonderful pair they made. My condolences to Mary Jane, all of my cousins & their families.
Marjory Taylor
September 08, 2013 | Intervale, NH
I have the honor to say that the best years of my life where on USS Mississippi under his command. whenever I am asked to describe what a leader is in the different jobs I have had as a civilian, I always described him. My deepest sympathy to Mary Jane and family. He was a great man and will always be my inspiration. Fair winds, Skipper. God Bless
Eric Brye
September 08, 2013 | Phoenix, AZ
Mary Jane, I only met Ray at our 50th class reunion but I was most impressed with him. My heart goes out to you at this time. We will have special prayers on Sunday for Ray, you and his family. God bless. Doug Hiza
September 06, 2013
Mary Jane,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Charlotte Milton Nettles
Charlotte Nettles
September 05, 2013 | Port Orange, FL
Mary Jane, Lynn and I extend our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to you and your family. Our Navy and "retired" friendship was so special. It is our hope that time will soon soften your grief to replace it with all the wonderful memories Ray and you shared through the years. He may be missed but never forgotten by so many, many people. Lynn and Bob
Bob & Lynn Crawshaw
September 05, 2013 | Salem, VA
