Raymond Everett Taylor Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on July 30, 2025 in Delavan, Illinois

Raymond Everett Taylor Jr.

February 27, 1936 - July 30, 2025 (89 years old)

Delavan, Illinois

Raymond Everett Taylor Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on July 30, 2025 in Delavan, Illinois

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Davis-Oswald Funeral Home

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Raymond Everett Taylor Jr.

February 27, 1936 - July 30, 2025 (89 years old)

Delavan, Illinois

Raymond Everett Taylor Jr. Obituary

We bid farewell to Raymond Everett Taylor Jr. of Delavan, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 30, 2025 at the age of 89. Raymond touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Raymond Everett Taylor Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond E. Taylor and Verneta Taylor; and his sisters, Mary Helen Selk and Linda Mae Hamilton. He is survived by: his brother Robert E. Taylor; his daughter Kathy Roach (late Rocky); his granddaughters, JoAnna Smith (David) and Kathryn Finley (Andrew); and his great grandchildren, Abigail of Delavan, Hunter Smith of Delavan, Colton of Delavan and Ryker Finley of Delavan.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 8th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Davis-Oswald Funeral Home (121 W 3rd St, Delavan, IL 61734). The military honors will be held on Friday, August 8th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location.

Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Davis-Oswald Funeral Home



Fri

Aug 08

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Davis-Oswald Funeral Home
121 W 3rd St, Delavan, IL 61734

Fri

Aug 08

Military honors

7:00 PM

Davis-Oswald Funeral Home
121 W 3rd St, Delavan, IL 61734

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