Ricky Ray Taylor

Ricky Ray Taylor, age 65 of Demorest, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 13, 2025. 

Born on August 3, 1960, in Demorest, he was a son of the late Kenneth Ray and Margie Marie York Taylor. Ricky was employed as a foreman with McAllister Utilities. Being outdoors was in his nature, and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, bonfires and pretty much anything in the outdoors. Ricky loved his family, especially his grandchildren who called him "Pop".

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Randy Mark Taylor.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Dorothy Holbrooks Taylor; daughters and sons-in-law, Kelli McConnell (Bobby) and Christin Williams (Brent); grandchildren, Brandon Presley, Katlyn Presley, Wesley Sisk and Austin Williams; sister, Regina Frankum; numerous extended relatives and friends.

Funeral services are 3 pm on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire, with Rev. Kenneth McEntire and Rev. Kenneth Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in Liberty Baptist Church Community Cemetery, with Rev. Doyle Sims officiating.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 pm on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the funeral home.

An online guest registry is available for the Taylor family at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com 

McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.