Ralph Leo Taylor, 63, passed away on August 3, 2012 at his home in Alexandria, Virginia. Born in Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Alice and Edward Taylor. Mr. Taylor is survived by his uncle, Paul Perron; his two nephews, Wayne Taylor and Craig Taylor; and his former wife, Sharon Johnson. Services are private.




Melanie Wilhelm Dunaway is a third generation of the Wilhelm family to serve in the funeral business and created Advent based on a simple philosophy – It’s about your needs. Not ours.

I would like to thank the staff at Advent Funeral and Cremation Services for all their help and support to help me with Ralph Taylor’s arrangements on behalf of his family. Genevieve provided such help in getting things coordinated and letting me know what was needed to coordinate with Fairfax Hospital. And Dana was great in supporting me and Denise in all the details, including personal concerns and preferences that we had, and letting us know that Ralph’s family would also be able to receive a flag in honor of Ralph’s service to his country.
Thank you all so much