Raymond Edward Taylor, 94, of Fayetteville, NC, formerly of Charlton Heights, WV, died Thursday, October 13, 2016 of a massive stroke. Raymond was born in McAlpin, WV. He was graduated as Salutatorian from Mark Twain High School in Raleigh County, WV. He was graduated Summa Cum Laude from Concord College with degrees in Chemistry and Education. He was a member of Blue Key Honor Society, Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity and president of the Honorary Society Fraternity Chi Beta Phi. He was listed in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities.

Mr. Taylor was an Army Veteran of the European Theatre of Operations during World War II and served with the 159th Combat Engineers.

He retired after 34 years of service with Union Carbide Metals and Elkem Metals Companies. In that time, he served in several supervisory positions, including Superintendent of Operations and Technical Superintendent.

He was a member of Riverview United Methodist Church of Glen Ferris, WV where he was a choir member and served many years as treasurer. Since moving to Fayetteville, NC he has been a much beloved part of Camp Ground United Methodist Church. It was Raymond's wish that his body would be donated to the Duke University Medical School Anatomical Gift Program.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Rosemary Bishop Taylor; daughter, Nancy Moose and husband Mike of Fayetteville, NC; sons, Hal Taylor and wife, Candy of Richmond Hill, GA and Eddie Taylor and wife Cathy of Apex, NC; brother, Bill Taylor and wife Sue; and sister, Phyllis Jackson, all of Beckley, WV; 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made be made to the North Fayette Food Pantry, PO Box 161, Gauley Bridge, WV 25085-0161.