Ricky Elton Taylor
April 4, 1957 - December 14, 2016
Mr. Ricky Elton Taylor, age 59, of Douglas passed away early Wednesday evening, December 14, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. He was born April 4, 1957 to the late Junior Taylor and the late Vernell Batten Taylor. Mr. Taylor, a native of Douglas and Coffee County, was a Truck Driver for Williams Institutional Foods. Mr. Taylor was of the Holiness Baptist Faith. Survivors include: His Wife, Debbie Minix Taylor of Douglas, GA; 2 Daughters: Missy (Jesse) Croft and Kelly (Kirk) Lowe, all of Douglas, GA; 7 Grandchildren, Keegan Howell, Dallas Howell, Caleb Howell, Shelby Croft, Katie Croft, Merci Lowe and Jada Lowe, all of Douglas, GA; 1 Great Grandchild, Kason Howell of Douglas, GA; 3 Brothers, James (Joyce) Taylor of Broxton, GA, Gerald (Alice) Taylor of McRae, GA and Gary (Becky) Taylor of Douglas, GA; 4 Sisters, Julie Cliett of Rebecca, GA, Laverne (Herman) Batten of Tifton, GA, Clara (Donald) Dowdy of Douglas, GA and Sharon (Horace) Cothern of Register, GA; Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends and Other Relatives. Funeral Services were held Saturday morning, December 17, 2016, at 10:30 A. M. at the Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home with Rev. Floyd Musgrove officiating. The Interment followed in Salem Cemetery. Active Pallbearers were: Keegan Howell, Dallas Howell, Caleb Howell, Mike White, Ronnie Harper and Chris Howell. Special Musical Selections, “Sweet, Bye And Bye,"was presented by the Soloist and Guitarist, Don Lott, and “Go Rest High On That Mountain," was presented by Taped CD Music. “Pre-Lude” and “Post-Lude” soft hymns were rendered by CD Music. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the Arrangements.
Mr. Ricky Elton Taylor, age 59, of Douglas passed away early Wednesday evening, December 14, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. He was born April 4, 1957 to the late Junior Taylor and the late Vernell Batten Taylor.... View Obituary & Service Information