An avid outdoorsman, Ray would take his children out hunting as soon as they were big enough to hold a rifle. As a family, they regularly went camping, taking their truck camper to Ludington every year.
Ray was preceded in death by an infant son Steven Ray, parents Clarence and Lorena Taylor, and an infant brother Roger. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years Jean.
Children:
Tim and Ronda Taylor
Mike and Kerri Taylor
Stephanie and Brian Bulanda
Grandchildren: Jennifer, Ben, Brittnee, Chris, Eric, Taylor, and Blake
Great-grandchildren: Reighlee, Cameron, Maddie, Payslee, Kynslee, Addison, and Weston
Siblings: Melvin and Barbara Ann Taylor, Sonny and Lynn Taylor
Funeral services will be Thursday, August 5, 2021, at 11:00am at Lakeshore Memorial Services. The family will greet visitors an hour prior to services. Memorial contribution can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.