Ronald Calvin Railey

Ronald Calvin Railey, age 76, resident of LaFayette, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Hospice Care of Chattanooga surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Railey, son of the late Calvin Coolidge Railey and Myrtle Jean Aters Railey, was born March 20, 1949 in LaFayette, Georgia. He graduated from LaFayette High School and then served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy. After leaving the military, he began working for Barwick Yarn Mill, later worked for Walker County Telephone Company, and then finished his working career with Roper Corporation. Mr. Railey enjoyed taking walks in the woods and swinging on his hammock. He also enjoyed camping and taking trips to the Smokies. While at home, he painted art work; watched classic westerns; listened to golden oldies, blue grass, and gospel music; and was an avid Tennessee fan. Most of all, he looked forward to spending quality time with his family. The family remembers him as a Godly kind man, a jokester to many, and one who loved his family immensely.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jeff Railey; and a sister, Patsy Railey Simpson.
Mr. Railey is survived by his wife, Bobbie Sue Railey; daughter, Shelly (Vince) Fuller; son, Phillip (Katelyn) Railey; six grandchildren, Krista Hill, Keisha Underwood, Evona Railey, Odin Railey, Hope Carrington, and Tyler Simpson-Railey; great-grandchildren, Maverick Underwood and Colt Logan; many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services are scheduled at the Chapel of Wilson Funeral Home LaFayette Chapel, 1779 North Main Street, LaFayette, Georgia on Friday, October 24, 2025, 11:30 a.m. with Reverend Jim Powell and Reverend Kenneth Jennings officiating. Pallbearers will be Vince Fuller, Henry Gilbert, Phillip Railey, Steven Underwood, Paul Lee and Andrew Wilkes. Honorary pallbearers will be Shelly Fuller and David Ray. Interment will follow with military honors at National Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 5-8 p.m. and on Friday, October 24, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. till 11:30 a.m.
Flowers are accepted or contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home LaFayette Chapel, 1779 North Main Street, LaFayette, Georgia.