Clement Ray Taylor

Clement Ray Taylor, 84, of Hickory passed away Friday, September 13, 2019.  Born in Oklahoma on January 4, 1935, he was the son of the late Newton Clement Taylor and Myrtie Marcum Taylor.  Clement retired from the US Navy.  During his service he was stationed in numerous places throughout the world.  He enjoyed his retirement in Tennessee.

Clement is survived by his wife, Josephine L. Rhoney Taylor; children, Dana L. Taylor, Tavie T. Blegen, and Shannon D. Taylor; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a sister, Peggy Thomasson.

In addition to his parents, Clement was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Cornett.

The family will receive friends from 12 to 1 p.m., Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Sossoman Funeral Home.  A cryptside service will follow at 1:15 pm at Burke Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.