Ronald Wayne Taylor

1934 - 2020

Ronald Wayne Taylor transitioned from this earthly life to be with his Lord on Tuesday June 30, 2020. He was born on December 27, 1934 as the ninth child of the union of Charles and Etta Jamison Taylor. Ronnie, as he was affectionately known by family, Ron by friends, and PaPa T to his grandchildren, graduated from McDonough 35 High School and went on to attend Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, La. This is where he met his wife of nearly 59 years, Mary Harris Taylor, who preceded him in death. Together, they had two sons, Reginald and Ronald. After graduating from college, he taught in Terrebonne Parish for 2 years and the Orleans Parish School System for 35 years. Those who knew Ron were well aware that his order of life was God, family, then himself. He grew up in the AME church, and maintained an active role in the church until his health declined. When Reginald and Ronald married, he gained two daughters. The union of Reginald and Daphine produced his only grandchildren, Danielle and Nicholas who always brought a smile to his face. Ronald Taylor is survived by two sons, Reginald (Daphine) and Ronald (Latrice) and two grandchildren, Danielle and Nicholas. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Vernon, Earl, Herman, and Alvin, and 4 sisters, Etta Mae Taylor, Charlie Gaspard, Vivian Russell (Willie) and Juanita Wesley. He is also survived by two sisters, Inez Taylor Brisfjord, and Brenda Taylor Fortenberry (Dewitt) and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 10, 2020 at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery (34888 Grantham College Dr., Slidell, LA 70460) at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in the name of Ronald W. Taylor to Cummings-Wilson Temple AME Church, 11001 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70127 or Cummings Wilson A.M.E. via the Givelify Mobile Giving App. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign online guest book, leave well wishes, share memories and condolences for the family.