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for Ronald Taylor
Christy Cramer-Strickland
September 16, 2009
Coach Taylor was a great teacher, coach, FCA leader and friend. He was always looking out for his students and players. He made a big impression on me and others that knew him. He will be missed. My deepest sympathy to his family. Know that "coach" is always with you!
September 7, 2009
Sandy and Family,
Thank you for sharing Ron's wonderful life with so many. I still regard him as the kindest and best men I have ever known. He is and was one of the biggest inspirations in my life. He affected and helped so many. He is the ultimate Husband/Father/Teacher/Coach. My sincere and deepest sympathy for his passing. He is waiting for you in Heaven where he ALWAYS encouraged everyone to "give em Heaven".
Love,
Blair Philbrick
September 7, 2009
Ron Taylor was one of the best (if not the best) teachers I had at Putnam City North in OKC. Very friendly, very demanding, very humble... just a plethora of different yet great qualities! I had him for Trigonometry in the 10th grade. He knew his stuff. Not a bad football coach either! I will miss him. He made a lasting impression on me and I'm thankful for it... Todd Newville, Plano TX, (Class '87 PC North, OKC)
August 31, 2009
Sandi, Erik, Mindy, Uncle Harry, Aunt Dorothy and the Taylor Clan.
Cousin Ron was an inspiration to all who met and knew him. I remember how big and strong he was and yet what a gentle kind person he was.
My Dad owned a locker plant in Ashton Nebraska. On a trip through the flatlands one summer, Ron almost single handed replaced a huge Amonia Compressor Motor for my dad. He was a mountain of strength in so many ways.
The world is poorer today and heaven is richer. Someday I'll join my brother in the Lord.
God's blessing and love to all of you.
Curt Roberts, Jr.
Larry Caton
August 31, 2009
Sandi and family, Ron was a special man with a way of making each of us feel special as well. I coached with Ron at Holdenville, OK & Clyde, TX, and I truly loved and respected the man and the life he lived to the fullest. I can still hear that big 'booming' laugh that always made me laugh with him. Thank you God for giving us Ron and the legacy of serving that he lived. In Christ.
Steven Dow
August 31, 2009
Ron was my coach in Durant in and truly and inspiration. Steve Dow
Gary Lynn
August 31, 2009
I first met Ron when I joined the First Baptist Church 6 years ago. I have never met a person with such an outlook on life and a love for the Lord. He inspired everyone he ever met. The Tuesday night studies was such a blessing because Ron made you think and get into the word. I really miss him telling me you goofy old guy. Our thoughts are with the family.
Julie Hurley Jenkins
August 30, 2009
Dear Sandi and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Coach Taylor's passing. He was an amazing coach/teacher whom I have never forgotten. Just this past summer I asked Coach Johnston about him when I saw him at a basketball tournament in Albany. He was such an inspiration to me at Clyde High School, and I know our football guys were better people and better players because of him. He encouraged me and taught me in so many ways. One of my fondest memories is of him playing basketball with us in the old Clyde gym after school. He was so physical and so brilliant, and didnt mind fouling us even though we were girls!!! haha!! I loved that man, as so did all of us!! May you find comfort in knowing that he touched so many lives in so many different ways. God Bless you all.
Bobby and Debbie Roberts
August 30, 2009
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, Sandy, Erick & Mindy. Our family was so saddened to hear of Ron's passing. He truly was a remarkable man who reflected the love of Christ wherever he was. We will always remember the times of fellowship we had with him at church, at your home and the homes of others. We remember his sweet smile and his encouragements. Though we all will miss him, we rejoice that he has and is seeing HIM face to face. We love you all!
Dale Dice
August 30, 2009
Dear Sandi, Erick, Mindy, Aunt Dorothy, Uncle Harry, and all the rest of you long lost cousins and second-cousins and cousins-in-law,
You may be shocked to hear from me at all, given my silence all these years. Believe it or not, "cousin Ronnie" was very much on my mind for the past couple of weeks. I even told (wife) Joan that I need to contact him. I will always regret that I did not act on that impulse more quickly. I've missed you all, and sincerely regret not being able to attend the services and be together with you all in this time of loss. What a shock. And what a loss to our world.
I know you must be flooded with well-wishers at this time, and this may not be the best time to begin to get re-aquainted, yet I am so poor at distant communication that I found myself hampered in contacting Ron when the inspiration came by not even having any of your e-mail addresses!
As soon as you feel up to it, feel free just to drop me two-words "hello cousin" in the subject line with your e-mail address. Our e-mail is [email protected] -- yes, that's capital D and lower case d, I didn't stutter.
Ron was loved by everyone who knew him. I'm sorry we didn't grow closer. Sandi, I know he was your life as much as you were his. We can only immagine how difficult this will be for you. Even now we are completing a church seminar on depression and grief recovery from a world renowned cutting edge authority from Oklahoma. I wish you could have taken this very informative, inspirational, and helpful course with us. It will take time, but no matter how it seems at this moment -- this is NOT the end of your world! Though the loss is real and tremendous to you, Ron is resting in perfect peace, and will be reunited with you at the sound of that final trump of God!
Meanwhile, God has a great work ahead of each of us. Let's all "give 'em heaven!" God be with each of you.
Sincerely,
Dale & Joan
Mark Villines
August 29, 2009
Dear Taylor Family. I am so sorry for your loss. In Durant, OK in 1977, Coach Taylor was a hugh inspiration to me and continued to inspire and motivate me all my life. There have been many times when I have thought of Coach Taylor and the effect that he had on my life. He was a truly special person and I will never forget him
August 29, 2009
Dear Taylor Family, So sorry for your loss. Coach Taylor was an inspiration to many and touched so many lives. He was my coach (track) at Durant 77-79. He actually was the boys coach but took me underneath his wings and developed me into a winner! He is the very reason I became a teacher/coach. He was an awesome person and his legacy lives through you! God bless you! Kim Pena Morris (Durant, Ok)
Jackie & Kathy Bishop
August 28, 2009
I've only known Ron Taylor for a very short couple of years. I never knew him as "Coach" in the athletic realm.
I'm sure he was GREAT. I am truly blessed to have been "coached" by Brother Ron in the men's Bible study that he initiated for the men in his Life Group. I'm sure that I could hear him say when he saw Heaven's open gate,
"Thank You Jeeeeeeeeeesssus".
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Ron's family and friends.
We will all surely miss him.
Connie McGowen
August 28, 2009
Dear Taylor family, We are so sorry for your loss. It's been many years since our girls (Lori) played soccer together, we have fond memories of Ron and your family. Sincerely, Steve and Connie McGowen
Mark Spencer
August 28, 2009
Ron was my coach and teacher at PCN in 86, 87. When I moved to Florida, he had become a grad assistant with OU. When they played in Jacksonville at the Gator Bowl, we got in touch and I got to thank him for pushing me so hard. His presence will always be felt in my life. Regrets to his family, but know that he was loved and appreciated.
Toby Kimmel
August 28, 2009
Sandi, Erick and Mindy, I am so sorry for your loss of a great man that was a solid rock in your lives. I remember Coach from my football days in Norman. He was a very funny and good hearted man! He will be greatly missed by all. Go give'em heaven Coach! God bless you and your family in this time of grief. Rest in peace Coach!!!
Toby Kimmel
August 28, 2009
Sandi, Erick and Mindy, I am so sorry for your loss of such a great man that was a solid rock in your lives. I remeber coach from my football days in Norman, he really was a funny and good hearted man! I'll always remember you Coach, now go give'em heaven!
God bless you and your family and RIP Coach!
Brent Winther
August 28, 2009
Coach Taylor was a great person and coach. He believed in me and many others when nobody else did. All of his " Fat Boys" will miss him greatly.
Brent Winther
August 28, 2009
Coach Taylor was a great influence in my life. He believed in me and others when nobody else did and showed us all how to be the best we could possibly be. I will never forget Coach and will miss him greatly.
Lloyd Kutch
August 28, 2009
Coach Taylor, always a smile, a kind word and a firm handshake. Never complained, constantly built others up. A true life role model. Made a difference every day. Payed it forward further than he ever new. Truly one of the best people I have ever met. You will be missed but never forgotten. Thanks for making a difference.
Stuart Harlin
August 28, 2009
Coach Taylor was the greatest motivator I have had the pleasure to be associated with in my lifetime. Condolences to his family. Thanks for your inspiration Coach.
Durant High School Football Team
1978 Oklahoma State Runner-Up
1979 Oklahoma State Champs
donnie graham
August 28, 2009
coach taylor was the epitome of courage and determination, that if you wanted it bad enough and worked hard enough you could succeed. all of the guys you coached during your moore days give countless thanks to all you gave to us.
Mark Bailey
August 28, 2009
Sandi, Erick, Mindy, Aunt Dorothy, Uncle Harry & family,
Ron was a beautiful shining light in this troubled world. He was a blessing to all who encountered him and he will be remembered as a positive, loving Christian who never gave up his crusade for the Lord.
God bless and keep all of you at this time of sorrow and remember God's Word:
"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away..."
Revelation 21:4
Ron is free of all his earth-bound suffering and pain!
Hallelulah!
Mark, Lisa, Andy & Emma Bailey
Andover, MN
Greg Nichols
August 28, 2009
Coach Taylor...you were such an inspiration to everyone you met and you will be missed by many, many people. Thoughts and prayers for your family. God bless.
Darrell & Jordan Frazier
August 28, 2009
I pray the peace and mercy of our Lord will be with each of you during this time. Ron's memories will live on forever for all the good he has done and the lives that have been touched. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
August 28, 2009
my family was in awe of coach taylor....our son was in his hands during the years when a teen might need consistent discipline and care...coach taylor fulfilled this through football with our son....he was an inspiration to us all...we loved him...the kind of person we need more of. marlyn compton, tulsa ok.
Travis Mills
August 28, 2009
Ron so quickly and warmly welcomed me into this family last year, and he left no doubt as to where his heart lay...with his Lord and his family. I know that when I pass to the other side of Glory, that smile and powerful handshake will be there, one of the first to welcome me once again. Erick and Mindy, you both have meant more to me than you know, and I hope I can be the kind of father to my children that Ron was to you.
Jim Durham
August 28, 2009
I offer my condolences to Coach Taylor’s family. I cannot express enough how Coach Taylor affected and changed my life. He was a very good man, a GREAT coach, and an inspiration to those he came into contact with. The Clyde Bulldogs of 1980 instantly became better because he came in, fired us up, and got us to lifting and believing in ourselves. I wish I could have had him for 4 years instead of just one. Thanks Coach T, YOU ARE THE MAN! God Bless. Jim Durham
Jerry Broughton
August 28, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss. Coach Taylor touched so many lives in his time here on earth. The last time I saw him was a few years back and just like back at PCN he came up and slapped me on the chest and said "Hey Fatboy" and gave me a hug. I know he is dancing today with our Lord and wondering which offense his team in Heaven will run this season. God bless you Coach and god bless you to his family.
Doug Akers
August 28, 2009
May the Grace of God be on all the Taylor family and may the Holy Spirit comfort you in this time. Coach Taylor was an inspiration to my wife and me back in Clyde Tx. in the early 1980's. He never failed perservere. Peace and blessings to you.
Jeanne Barber
August 28, 2009
Ron was a wonderful and positive role model who touched many lives. Thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. He will be truly missed.
Nikki Elliott
August 28, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. I had tried to find him for years to thank him for being such a great teacher and mentor when I was in high school. He really was my favorite teacher and I always looked forward to his class and sense of humor. God bless you and your family.
Bart Joiner
August 28, 2009
Coach you touched so many lives and you were such an inspiration to us all...never saw you without that smile!Coaching truly was your ministry and there is a litle coach Taylor in all of us who were fortunate to have you as a coach and mentor..
Darla Wallick Eason
August 28, 2009
Sandi, Erick, Mindy & Family,
My prayers are with you all during this time for God's peace and comfort! I loved and respected Coach Taylor so much while he was at Clyde High School. I babysat for your family and grew to love you all like my own family. He ALWAYS encouraged me to keep Christ first! He impacted so many lives and was a blessing to us all. The sidelines of heaven are a brighter today because of this wonderful man!
Tracy Underwood
August 28, 2009
Coach Taylor was my geometry teacher at PCN back in the mid/late 1980s. May you sense God's peace and comfort during this time and may you always remember the blessings from his life.
August 28, 2009
Sandi, Erick and Mindy, so sorry for your loss. Ron leaves some big shoes to fill. What a great guy. He truly lived the walk. We'll all miss him.
Paulet McGee
Gerry Ringle
August 28, 2009
God Speed Coach Taylor. You will live on in my heart until the end of my days and I will miss you until we meet again.
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