"Our hearts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Jerry & Debbie"
In loving memory of
Ralph D. Taylor Jr.
June 3, 1953 - June 3, 2022
Ralph D. Taylor Jr.
Canton - Ralph D. Taylor Jr., 69, of Canton, passed away, Friday, June 3, 2022, at Unity Point Methodist in Peoria.
He was born on June 3, 1953, in Canton, to Ralph D. Taylor Sr. and Ruby (Phillips) Taylor. They preceded him in death along with one son, Mark Coulter, one grandson, Zach Taylor, ten siblings, and his favorite cat Milo.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Crystal (Pollitt) Taylor, whom he married on June 2, 2005.
Also surviving are six children, Holly Jo (Robert) Martin, Ralph D. Taylor III, Marla (Barry) Coulter, Richard "Jake" Coulter, Nathan (Michaela) Taylor, and Emily (Bryce) Philbee, one sister, Sandy (Rick) Mulligan, one brother, Richard "Dick" Taylor, many grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and numerous nieces' nephews and cousins.
Ralph was a truck driver for many years, he enjoyed fishing, and watching NASCAR. He like to spend his free time camping and hanging out at the campground at Canton Lake. Ralph was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan, but most of all he loved spending time with friends and his family.
Cremation rites will be accorded, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the family.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Tributes
"My deepest sympathy and prayers to the family, May the family receive much comfort as you pour out your hearts to God in prayer along with the prayers of many others. Psalms m102:1 "
"Ralph you were a good man, help anyone if possible. It was a pleasure knowing you, you will truly be missed but not forgotten. "
"In loving memory of Ralph ."
"He was a really sweet guy ,I knew him from around town and talked to him a few weeks ago in a store parking lot. Prayers for his family and friends ."
"Thoughts and prayers are with the family at this hard time of their life. So sorry to hear. Rest in Peace Ralph...."