Ray "Sonny" Edward Taylor's obituary , Passed away on February 23, 2026 in Gladstone, Virginia

Ray "Sonny" Edward Taylor

May 14, 1938 - February 23, 2026 (87 years old)

Gladstone, Virginia

Ray "Sonny" Edward Taylor's obituary , Passed away on February 23, 2026 in Gladstone, Virginia

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Norris Funeral Services & Crematory

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Ray "Sonny" Edward Taylor

May 14, 1938 - February 23, 2026 (87 years old)

Gladstone, Virginia

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Ray Edward Taylor Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on February 23, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Ray Edward Taylor of Gladstone, Virginia. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ray Edward Taylor to show support.

Though Ray has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor; his wife Mary Jane Taylor; and his brother William Earl Taylor (Patricia). He is survived by: his sister Peggy Jo Petry (Rick); his children, Curtis (Kirk), Fitzgerald (Jean), Anthony Taylor (Tamara), Greg Taylor and Karyn Fuqua (John); and his friend Ann Tyree. He is also survived by 16 Grand children 19 Great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Norris Funeral Services & Crematory



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Mar 02

Visitation

Clifford Baptist Church
635 Fletchers Level Rd, Amherst, VA 24521

Tue

Mar 03

Funeral service

Clifford Baptist Church
635 Fletchers Level Rd, Amherst, VA 24521

Tue

Mar 03

Burial

Amherst Cemetery
105 Grandview Dr, Amherst, VA 24521

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