Earsel Ray Taylor

Earsel Ray Taylor, 75, of Martin County, KY went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday; March 31, 2026 from the Pikeville Medical Center.  Born September 18, 1950 in Williamson, WV; he was the son of the late Bro. Ray and Mildred (McCoy) Taylor. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Betty Jean (Caudill) Taylor, a daughter, Shelia Taylor, and a sister, Kathy (Taylor) Robinson. 

Earsel Ray was a former coal miner and contractor/carpenter. He was a minister for over 40 years during which he served as Pastor of the Maher Freewill Baptist Church and the West Williamson Freewill Baptist Church where he was currently a member. 

Survivors include his children, Timmy (Jessica) Taylor, Johonna (Adam) Stepp, and Dennis Taylor all of Martin County, KY; his brother, Bro. John (Judy) Taylor of Martin County, KY; his sister, Connie (Paul) Stacy of Crum, WV; his grandchildren, Stephanie Marcum, Jacob Hanny, Jonathan Stepp, Addison Stepp, Logan Dotson, Blaine Taylor, Chloe Dotson, Shawn Diamond, Ethan Diamond, and Jordan Akers; his great-grandchildren, Arvie, Kynlee, Beau, Kobe, Madlynn, Lillian, Carrie, Timothy Ray, and two on the way.  Also surviving is a host of nieces, nephews, other family, his large church family, and friends. 

Funeral services will be held Tuesday; April 7, 2026 at 12:00 pm at the Hatfield Funeral Chapel with Bro. John Mark Wellman and Bro. Mike Smith officiating.  Burial will follow in the Mt. View Memory Gardens at Maher, WV with his grandsons serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6-9 pm Monday evening at the funeral home with services at 8:00 pm.

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