Ronald Lee Taylor

Hello Family & Friends,

This invitation is extended to you to stream the funeral service for Ronald Taylor, scheduled for May 2, 2020 at 11:00am.  You may stream the service from your home or from the parking lot of Beall Funeral Home, 6512 NW Crain Highway Bowie, MD 20715.  The streaming link is below.

Click here to Stream Service

There will also be a viewing from 12:00-2:00pm.  Only 10 persons at a time will be allowed. So, as you arrive, you will be given a number.  Numbers 1-10 will be allowed immediately after the family leaves, at the end of the service.  Then 11-20 and so on…

ALL GUEST MUST WEAR A MASK. No one will be allowed in the funeral home without a mask.

Thank you for your Loving support!

Debra & Family

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Click here for Mr. Taylor's Memorial Tribute Video

     Ronald Lee Taylor passed away on April 21, 2020 in Greenbelt, MD surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Tunis Taylor Sr. and Pearl Brown Taylor born July 7, 1947 in Toano, Virginia. Ronald affectionately known as Ronnie, was preceded in death by his two brothers; Tunis Taylor Jr. (Butch) and Paul S. Taylor. Ronnie was a graduate of Bruton Heights in James City County Public Schools. After graduation, he joined the United States Air Force where he served more than 3 years. He was employed by the Federal Government for 30 years and retired in September 1997 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). After retirement he went on to become a realtor for Long & Foster Realty for many years. He met his loving wife Debra at HUD and they were united in marriage on December 16, 1994. They loved to do everything together. Spending time with their family, friends, and adored their grandchildren. As a couple they enjoyed taking long walks with their pets (Dink, Lady, Callie, and Marley). The two loved to have intimate dinners and just enjoying their time together traveling, sporting events, concerts and other events was a big part of their life. A common interest was discussing politics. Ronnie enjoyed a variety of sports including football, basketball, softball, and baseball; just about every sport. He found a passion for officiating several sports and started with the Northern Virginia Baseball Association. Additionally, he spent 24 years as a member of the Eastern Board of Officials where he received numerous awards for his outstanding commitment and service to the organization. In his spare time he enjoyed all music and playing the drums. On the weekends you could see him driving his ice cream truck in local neighborhoods. Overall Ronnie was known for his outgoing and lively personality. He would be willing to have debates and is known for being the great “philosopher”. He would captivate his audience and have them laughing. Ronald is survived and cherished by his wife of 25 years, Debra S. Taylor and 5 children: Yolanda Travers Christian (Michael Sr.), Rolanda Lanette Taylor Sherman (Wayne), Demetria Taylor, Natarsha Flemmings, Jovan Flemmings, 11 grandchildren: Michael Christian Jr. (Jamara), Kayla Christian, Demarkus Taylor, Morgann Sherman, Maurice Taylor, Briana Flemmings, Maiya Hudley, Brendan Sherman, Jade Alston, Aniyah Flemmings, Zaria Flemmings, 2 great-grandchildren: Maurice Taylor Jr., Elodie Christian, 4 sisters: Doris Taylor (Osborne Sr.), Jean Taylor, Latonya Taylor Mason (Clovis), Pamela Brown Smith (Alvin); 1 aunt: Georgia Brown Braxton, 9 nieces and nephews: Alisa (Glen), Leon Jr., Osborne Jr. (Diane), Jarrett (Leticia), RaShon (Melandy), Rhonda, LeShane (Chris), Tyrone, Dawanaca, Corey. In-laws: Robert (deceased) & Pauline V. Snyder, siblings: Paula Mark (David), LaJuan Gladden (Frank), Robert Snyder Jr. (Anita), Louella Mountjoy (Tony), Rita Mae Snyder (deceased), Leroy Snyder (Flor De Liz) and host of other nieces and nephews that he loved so dearly.