Ronald “Ronnie” Fred Taylor, 87, resident of Bronson, Kansas, passed away at his home early Thursday morning, June 26, 2025. He was born June 6, 1938, in Xenia, Kansas, the son of William Ray Taylor and Helen Mae (Stewart) Taylor. He married Bonnie Mason on May 31, 1959, in Fort Scott, and she preceded him in death on September 17, 2020.
Ronnie was a farmer, and he was a Master Plumber for fifty years. He was a member of the Xenia Baptist Church, and he served on the board of Heartland Electric Cooperative for forty years.
Ronnie is survived by his son, Raymond Taylor and his wife Kathy, of Bronson, Kansas; three grandchildren, Danny, Nathan and his wife Ashley, and Maggie, as well as several great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife Bonnie, Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Brad Taylor, who died in April of 2001; and a brother, William Leon Taylor.
Pastor Randy Smith will conduct funeral services for Ronnie at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Bronson Cemetery, under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Xenia Baptist Church, and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, KS, 66701. Friends and family may sign the online guest book and share memories at www.konantzcheney.com.
