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Ralph Douglas "Doug" Taylor, age 76, passed away on January 14, 2022. Ralph was born in Dayton, OH to the late Ralph Taylor and Viola Reed Taylor. First and foremost, Doug loved God and served Him faithfully. He was the ultimate husband and father. He loved spending time with his wife. Additionally, he enjoyed spending time with their children and grandchildren coaching them, attending their ballgames, dance competitions, and other events. He was a role model for his children and grandchildren by showing them how to live as a Christian, be an incredible spouse, and parent. He taught them everything he could from writing in cursive to changing tires to balancing a checkbook and a great work ethic8. He enjoyed golf, sports cars, softball, camping, fishing, boating, hiking, traveling, time at the beach, and hanging out with friends. Doug served our country in the US Army as a Green Beret in the Vietnam war. Doug "talked the talk and walked the walk" and was a very honorable man who will be missed greatly by his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Deborah Taylor; children, Brandon (Paula) , Jody Taylor-Dunn, Justin Taylor (Amanda), Ryan Taylor (Amber); grandchildren, Alexis, Taylorae, Isabella, London, Presley, Natalie, Angellina, Marissa, Cypress, Mason, Chloe; brothers, Russ (Joann) and Ed Taylor; sister, Sandy (Gary) Vosick; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Jake. A celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 2:00pm at Watermark Church, 321 Clontz Hill Rd, Troutman, NC 28166 with Pastor Joel Settle officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital, 2101 Rexford Rd #165W, Charlotte, NC 28211, Samaritan's Purse, 801 Bamboo Rd, Boone, NC 28607 or Watermark Church building fund, 321 Clontz Hill Road, Troutman, NC 28166. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Taylor family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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Ralph Taylor

December 19, 1945 - January 14, 2022