Ronald Jewel "Red" Taylor  of Rockford departed this earthly life May 21, 2023. He was born August 21, 1958 in Rockford, IL the son of Ronald and Frances Taylor. Ronald was employed as a driver by The Rockford Park District and the City of Rockford. He attended Auburn High School.

Ronald leaves to cherish many loving memories, daughter, Victoria Johnson; son, Teranze Moore; six grandchildren; mother, Frances Taylor; father Ronald Taylor Ellison; three sisters, Dorothy Foster, Deborah Taylor and Willie (Tommy) Ross;  four brothers, Charles Taylor, William (Willie) Taylor, Willie Miles and James Miles; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends including special friends James and Fred Brown.

Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 5, 2023 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Visitation will be held 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.