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Ronald Brooks Taylor
December 30, 1948 - December 22, 2025

Ronald “Ronnie” Brooks Taylor of Trumann departed this life Monday, December 22, 2025 at his home at the age of 76 years, 11 months, and 22 days. He was born December 30, 1948 in Detroit, MI to the late  Luther and Juanita Briley Taylor. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the United States Marines. He was an American Legion Commander in Trumann serving for 25 years and loved to take care of the VA memorial in Trumann. He was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Ricky Taylor; four sisters, Patsy Richardson, Suzy Facello, Linda Cherry, and Diane Elrod; brother-in-law James Sawyer; and nephew, Joey Don Taylor; and his dog Buddy.      He is survived by his twin brother, Donnie (Wanda Jo) Taylor and Jed Taylor both of Trumann, two sisters, Jeanette (Bob) Grammer of Iuka, MS and Paulette Sawyer of Highland, AR.       The family will receive friends Monday, December 29, 2025 from 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. in the Chapel of Thompson Funeral Home. A celebration of life will follow at 1:30 with Rev. Jim Duffel officiating. Burial will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in Birdeye, AR. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.      In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to the Trumann VA Memorial Park.       Online guest book can be signed  at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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December 29, 2025
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM

Thompson Funeral Home
220 Viva Drive
Trumann, AR 72472
(870)483-6311

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December 29, 2025
01:30 PM

Thompson Funeral Home
220 Viva Drive
Trumann, AR 72472
(870)483-6311

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  1. Gary Russell , Trumann,Sr says

    Prayers

  2. Beth Presley, Little Rock, Arkansas 72212 says

    I am so very sorry. Ronnie was such a strong force in our town, and particularly in the work for our veterans from our home community. We will miss you greatly Ronnie … as well as the city of Trumann will miss your works. Sincerely, Beth Meeks Presley

  3. Beth Presley, Little Rock, Arkansas 72212 says

    I am so very sorry. Ronnie was such a force in Trumann, and particularly his devotion to honoring veterans of our home town. He will be missed. Sincerely, Beth Meeks Presley

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