Ray Virgil Taylor

Ray Virgil Taylor, age 92, of Clarkesville, Georgia, took his heavenly flight home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 17, 2026.

Born in Clarkesville, Georgia, on May 4, 1934, he was the son of the late Payton and Annie Mae Ramey Taylor. In addition to his parents, Ray is preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Taylor, Vera Hammond, Ora Sullivan, Ruth Welch, Adron Stonecypher, and brother and sister-in-law Bobby and Verona Jones.

Ray is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Peggy Jones Taylor, which is a rare testimony of commitment and enduring love. Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law Ricky and Sharon Taylor of Mt. Airy, Danny and Myra Taylor of Buckhead at Lake Oconee; and daughter and son-in-law Lisa and Morgan Humphrys of Demorest; grandchildren, Payton and Krista Taylor, Patrick and Taylor Taylor, Jeremy and Cassie Taylor, Jenna and Josh Bell, Shawn and Sammi Humphrys, Lee and Candace Humphrys; great-grandchildren, Parker, Paylynn, and Piper Taylor, Charlie, Colbie, and Jackson Taylor, Claude Taylor, Connor and Asher Bell, Henry and Evie Humphrys, and Emberly Humphrys; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Ray was a graduate of the North Habersham class of 1954. He later attended North Georgia Trade and Vocational School and completed the tool and die trade. He retired from Scovill Manufacturing after more than 30 years of dedicated service as a machinist. After retirement, Ray had a servant heart and helped others by building handicap ramps for those in need. He enjoyed traveling, antique trucks, water skiing, and spending time with his family. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Demorest, Georgia.

The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to caregivers Amanda Vandergriff, Angel Hooper, Angel Franklin, and to Amedisys Hospice for the exceptional care provided to Ray during his extended illness.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Demorest. Interment will follow the service at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery in Clarkesville.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 6-8 PM.

An online guestbook is available at www.hillsidememorialchapel.com.

Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville.