Ronald David Taylor Sr., devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, at home surrounded by family after a battle with cancer. He was 74.
Ronald was born Feb. 21, 1945, in Greenville, S.C., to William and Ellie Boling Taylor. He married Betty Jo Sanders of Taylors in 1969 and soon after enlisted in the Army. He was stationed in Alaska, reaching the rank of sergeant before being honorably discharged in 1975.
He worked as a Realtor and real estate developer, building neighborhoods throughout the Greenville area.
He was a long-time member of Taylors First Baptist Church and enjoyed golf, delivering Meals on Wheels and spending time with his grandchildren. He is fondly remembered for his kindness and sense of humor.
He is survived by his wife, Betty; daughter Ashley Mueller and husband Ron; son Ronald Taylor Jr. and wife Sally; and four grandchildren, Lauren Mueller, Katie Mueller, Angie Kalwies and Cole Taylor.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7., at Taylors First Baptist Church, 200 W. Main St., Taylors, with visitation at 1 p.m.
Flowers may be sent to 308 Belle Oak Drive, Simpsonville SC, 29680, or donations may be made to the Cancer Society of Greenville County, 113 Mills Ave., Greenville, SC 29605.