Raymond C. Taylor, 62, of Northwood, Ohio passed away Monday, October 14, 2013 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. He was born in Oak Hill, WV on August 11, 1951 to Floyd R. and Daisy (Ballard) Taylor. For 45 years, Ray worked for Cargill then The Anderson’s Grain Elevator, Inc. In his spare time, enjoyed working on cars, a hobby that began at the age of 14. He was a classic car and hot rod fanatic. He loved to work in the yard, he loved travelling, going casino hopping and spending time with family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Marsha (Leonard) Taylor; mother, Daisy Taylor; daughters, Donna (Rick, II) Cutcher and Mindy Taylor (Bryan); grandchildren; Rick Cutcher III, Richard (Des) Castillo and Raymond Castillo, Jacob Cutcher, Kayla Taylor and Sanford Fraley; siblings, Floyd (Carol), Ellen Morton, George (Linda), Jerry (Marylou), Eddie (Paula), Patricia Myrice, Virginia (Dale) Jones and Gary (Kathy); sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Charline (Tom) Parkhurst, Karen Kralik, Cheryl (Bill) Bogdanski, Chuck (Rachael) Leonard, Patricia Wilson and Kevin (Debbie) Leonard along with many nieces and nephews and extended family, Scott and Jennifer Struffolino and children. Ray was preceded in death by his father, Floyd R. Taylor and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Wayne and Faye Leonard.
Family and friends may visit from 2-8 p.m. on Friday, October 18, 2013 in the Freck Funeral Chapel, 1155 S Wynn Rd., Oregon, where the funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Burial will remain private. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider American Lung Association or Hospice of Northwest Ohio.