Ronnie D Taylor

Ronnie D. Taylor, 61, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 6:12 p.m., Friday, February 17, 2017 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.

He was born on May 10, 1955 in Avon, IL, the son of Everett and Lucille (Wells) Taylor. Ronnie was raised and educated in Monmouth and attended Monmouth High School.

Ronnie married Sue Wilson on May 19, 1979 in Cameron, IL, she survives.

Ronnie worked as a farm hand when he was younger; he later worked as a custodian at the Warren County YMCA for many years. Ronnie loved to work on classic cars and was a true car enthusiast. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and collecting NASCAR memorabilia. Ronnie was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, and loved his beloved Dachshund’s and Cocker Spaniel. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.

Surviving Ronnie is his wife Sue Taylor of Monmouth, one son, Everett D. Taylor of Monmouth, two daughters; Heather A. Taylor and Katie L. Taylor, both of Monmouth. Also surviving are two brothers; Everett “Sonny” (Alice) Taylor of Crossville, TN, Clifford “Bud” (Beverly) Taylor of Monmouth, one sister, Pat Taylor of Little York, IL, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his mother and father-in-law, Wayne and Shirley Wilson, one sister Ruby Inman, and one brother-in-law Bob Inman.

A Gathering of Family & Friends will be 1:00-3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 25, 2017 at McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials can be made to the Ronnie Taylor Memorial Fund.