Mr. John Ralph Taylor age 86 of Thomaston, died Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Brightmoor Hospice.

Mr. Taylor was born on February 4, 1938, in Lamar County, Georgia, to the late Willie Taylor and the late Rosa Neely.  He worked for various mills in Lamar and Upson Counties, and most recently worked for Ingles in Thomaston.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Carol Jones Taylor, brothers, Raymond Taylor, Franklin Taylor, James Taylor, and Bobby Taylor.

Survivors include his son, John Wendell Taylor of Thomaston, sister-in-law, Jewel Taylor of Barnesville, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. from Crystal Hill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.