Ralph Ray Taylor, 70, of Rich Creek, VA and formerly of McComas, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026 at Heritage Hall Rich Creek.

Born on October 28, 1955 in McComas, he was a son of the late Wesley and Violet Roark Taylor. He had been a lifelong resident of McComas and was a retired coal miner. 

He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Taylor and a sister, Pansy Vest. 

Survivors include his brothers, Raymond (Frances) Taylor, of Bluefield, Jackie (Freda) Taylor, of McComas, Perry (Cordie) Taylor of McComas, and John Taylor. 

Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Pastor C. Sherrill Michael officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton with family and friends serving as pallbearers. 

Friends may call prior to services on Monday, from 12:00-1:00 PM at the funeral home.