Raymond Payton Taylor,Sr.

 Raymond P. Taylor entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the age of 95. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Raymond served his country in the United States Navy for 4 years.  He was employed as a merchant marine traveling the world many times and a salesman for Ray Bryant Dodge. Beloved husband o f Ursula A. Taylor for 31 years. Devoted father of  Raynell (Jodie) Freeman, Raymond P. Taylor, Jr. He raised Sidney Wyche,  Carolyn Toney and Demetrius Mitchell  as his own son & daughters.  Stepfather  of Rhyonda, Jamie, Rickey, and Marc Allen. Grandfather of Kimberly Hill and Jodie Little. Son of  the late Nathen and Vidalia Payton Taylor Selico. Stepson of the late Nelson Selico.  Grandson of the late Sandy and Josephine Payton. Cousin of Anna Frierson, Alfred Payton, Clyde Ray, and Frank Anderson. Friend of Lovie Frazier, Jr., Alexander,  and J.B. Fikes, also survived by 3 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers,  and members of First Free Mission Baptist Church  and neighboring  churches are invited to attend the Funeral  Service at First Free Mission Baptist  Church 426 Lamarque St. New  Orleans, LA on Friday, December  13, 2019 at 10:00a.m. Pastor Johnny Johnson, III officiating, Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery-Slidell, LA on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 10:00a.m. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com