Ronnie McCoy Taylor was born on July 13, 1972, to Ronnie McCoy Miles and Joyce Taylor. Ronnie Boo, as he was affectionately called, was born and raised in Norfolk, VA. He was a proud graduate of Norview High School.
After graduation, Ronnie served 5 years in the United States Air Force. He was a Senior Airman and served as a Fuels Journeyman. During his military career, Ronnie earned several awards including Air Force Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and National Defense Service Medal. Ronnie shared many stories about his time in the Air Force, especially about the beauty of Guam.
In 2005, Ronnie Boo and his family relocated to Jacksonville, Florida. His charisma and giving spirit fostered a big, supportive village for him and his family. He used his love for cars and his magnetic personality to become a Top Service Advisor at both Key and Jenkins Hyundai. Customers and colleagues adored Ronnie and often referred to him as their friend or brother.
Ronnie enjoyed spending time with family and being an active father in raising his children. He did not shy away from back-to-school shopping, school field trips, or styling his daughters’ hair for school. He even served as Vice-President of the Parent Teacher Association at his children’s school. Ronnie Boo also loved his fur babies – Sasha and Willie Taylor aka Snuggles.
After more than 20 years of love, happiness, and parenting their 7 children, Ronnie and Dia made it “official”. On July 23, 2022, in a private ceremony at the Cercado Estate, surrounded by their Jacksonville village and close family, Ronnie married his best friend and the love of his life.
Ronnie always paid special attention to his appearance. In high school, he would use his mom’s straightening comb to make sure his high-top fade was as high as it could go. As an adult, Ronnie loved sneakers, socks, and fitted caps. He treasured his caps that represented his beloved Norfolk or Norview. Just like his Dad, Ronnie-Boo was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan. Family and friends could always count on Ronnie Boo to capture special moments with videos or photos. We will always remember Ronnie’s beautiful spirit, cheerful laugh, and enchanting smile.
In March 2020, Ronnie was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer. Like a true warrior, Ronnie battled the aggressive disease by undergoing multiple rounds of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation. Through his 3-year fight, Dia and the children were able to stay by his side thanks to the invaluable support their Jacksonville family provided. As he requested, Ronnie was home with his wife and children, surrounded by love when he transitioned.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Willie and Victoria Taylor; his maternal grandmother, Elsie Hoffler; and his bonus mom, Veronica J. Miles, whom he named Lady Ronnie.
Beautiful memories of Ronnie will be cherished by his loving wife, Dia; seven children, Shaquila, DiaVaunte, Raven, Naya, Miah, Ronnie, Jr., and Zion; a bonus daughter, Sage; ten grandchildren, JaShon, Jabria, Kaiden, LaQuane, Averie, Landon, Cameron, Coen, Rogerick, and RaeLynn; four godchildren, Takima, Isaiah, Xavier, and Journee; his parents, Ronnie M. Miles and Noah and Joyce Moffett; six sisters, Demeca, Ebony, Monique (Eric), Shakinia (Deon), Justinia, and Kyler; one brother, Dominique; a special cousin/brother, Eugene “Tim” Wiggins (Yolanda); and a host of other family and friends.
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Beulah kelley says
November 6, 2023 at 4:02 pmDia I am sorry for your loss my prayer are with you and the family 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
Sabrina and Tim says
November 7, 2023 at 6:04 amWe are heartbroken about your loss. Ronnie was all things good. He gave love so easily and we will forever miss him . When you feel you haven’t the strength to go on, lean on us. We are here for you. We will forever be grateful to have known such a wonderful friend. His love remains in our hearts. Sending love and hugs to you all.
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
—A.A. Milne
Tessica Cherry says
November 9, 2023 at 10:15 amRonnie was a good guy. We lived down the street from each other as teens and attend NORVIEW HS. My God heal the family in your time in need.
My condolences to you guys. He will truly be missed.
Empress Sheana Brown says
November 10, 2023 at 2:57 pmSending all the love, honor, healing and support necessary to every people affected by the loss of such a great man. You will be forever missed and deeply appreciated. Gone in the physical but never ever forgotten King 👑
Doris Wallace aka Aunt Jeanette says
November 6, 2023 at 6:37 pmMy condolences to our family for this great loss. My nephew was a sweet and precious soul that left this earth to soon. I know that he is with our Lord Jesus. Praying for strength for Dia and the children.
Ronnie Boo will live forever in the hearts of the many relatives and friends that loved him.
Brenda Nixon says
November 6, 2023 at 9:02 pmI send my heartfelt condolences to all the family. I pray God continues to strengthen you all. Ronnie was the best dad and husband. He loved you all so much. Hold on to his love in your heart ❤️ God loves you all and so do I. God bless you!
Tracey Hopkins says
November 10, 2023 at 7:45 amSincerest condolences to Dia and the family. I pray you all have peace, comfort, love, and continued blessings especially during this difficult time. God will contually bless, and Ronnie Boo rest in peace.
Latoya Harris says
November 7, 2023 at 6:39 amSending my deepest condolences and prayers to the family Ronnie Boo will truly be missed….
Trell J. says
November 7, 2023 at 7:19 amDia, I am so sorry for your loss. You and the family are in my prayers. Take it second by second and allow yourself time to feel whatever you’re feeling in that moment. Love you ❤️
Tammy aka mama t and bobby burt says
November 7, 2023 at 8:19 amOur hearts are saddened at the loss of such a caring loving husband and father. May God comfort you and give you peace that passeth all understanding and wrap his arms around your family during this time. Hold onto that love you had and remember he is in an eternal place watching over you and his kids. Lean on God thru the hard times ahead. We love you and are ptaying for you and the family always. RIH our dear ronnie boo you will forever be missed. I love you daughter d.
T. Greene Squire says
November 7, 2023 at 8:35 amSending condolences and prayers to yourself Dia & family. RonnieBoo will be missed tremendously by his NORVIEW family. ❤️
Janice Shaheed says
November 7, 2023 at 8:39 amDia, my heart and condolences to you and your family. Ronnie will continue to live on in your hearts and memories. God will give you strength in time. ❤️🙏
Janice Shaheed says
November 7, 2023 at 8:42 amDia, my heart and condolences to you and your family. Ronnie will continue to live on in your hearts and memories. God will give you strength in time. ❤️🙏
Leslie and Garrett says
November 7, 2023 at 9:50 amOur thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time.
Laverna uzzle says
November 9, 2023 at 9:56 amHey big perm here as u and your cousin called me when I met u 26 yrs ago after hvn my son u didn’t hesitate to call n him your nephew and continue on after all these yrs we been family ever since and you will b truly missed you where truly loved by many and we will forever keep u n are hearts no more pain and suffering until we meet again love you boo from me and tae
Moneick says
November 7, 2023 at 12:14 pmThinking of each of you during this difficult time and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember someone who was so close to you. Sending healing, prayers, and comfort during this tough time. My family will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Shakinia "Kina Boo" Wells says
November 7, 2023 at 12:48 pmBig Brother
We are so deeply saddened to lose you. We thought we had more time. It’s hard to process you not being here but we find comfort in knowing you are in a better place. I think about our childhood memories, it was just the two of us before Justina and Kyler were born. Every Christmas morning you would wake me up “wake up Kina, it’s time to open our gifts!!” you had the biggest smile, always laughing. Mom and Dad would shortly follow, to find more gifts around the tree for us to open. We had the best childhood; you were the best brother, protective, kind and extremely smart. And I can’t forget funny, like the time you put a rap tape in my Cricket doll, we laughed so hard seeing the dolls mouth move to Slick Rick lyrics.
You had such a joy for life and those you loved. You were so special to all of us. You are forever in our hearts.
Love you Big Brother, until we meet again.
Your “Lil Sis”, Kina Wells
With Love … Joyce & Noah Moffett, Justina Moffett, Kyler Moffett and family. Condolences to all.
Aunt Rachel aka Aunt Regenia says
November 7, 2023 at 2:10 pmNephew, I am so lost in my thoughts right now. I do know that I am going to miss you so much, but God never makes mistakes. You would always say hey Aunt Rachel, what time is dinner tomorrow, cause I know your food would be ready early. And me you and Mandy would eat and watch movies when I lived in Jax. When we talked or FaceTime with one another we would always say, see you later. So I am saying See You Later Nephew and to my nieces and nephews Aunt Rachel love’s you all. My prayers Condolences are with you.
Sharon Ratliff Johnson says
November 9, 2023 at 3:12 pmRest in heaven cuz. You will be remembered as a family man that loved his family. We love you.
Nichole M Wallace says
November 7, 2023 at 2:38 pmSoror Monique,
Please accept my condolences! I know how close you were to your beloved brother and my heart aches for you. I pray that you and you family find solace in the precious memories you have and hold fast to those memories to bring you comfort in the days and weeks to come.
SHAQUITA Miles says
November 7, 2023 at 8:55 pmI love you cuz ❤️ you will be missed. You was always had a happy and positive attitude. I remember when I was a kid you would come to aunt Annie Mae house and shower us with love ❤️ I enjoyed you check in on FB messenger ! Glad I got a chance everytime we would chat we expressed our love ❤️ the last thing you told me is how proud you are of me I love you and until next time – love always I admired strength 💪🏾❤️
SHAQUITA Miles says
November 7, 2023 at 8:56 pmI love you cuz ❤️ you will be missed. You was always had a happy and positive attitude. I remember when I was a kid you would come to aunt Annie Mae house and shower us with love ❤️ I enjoyed our check in’s on FB messenger ! Glad I got a chance everytime we would chat we expressed our love ❤️ the last thing you told me is how proud you are of me I love you and until next time – love always I admired your strength 💪🏾❤️
Xaviera McFarland says
November 8, 2023 at 8:47 amMy heart aches for the Tayor family, Ronnie was a cool guy! We were Norview C/O 1991 graduates and indeed Ronnie was a smooth Pilot..
May God’s Strength and Peace continue to keep the entire family and his friends through this difficult time.
Sonja Wilson says
November 8, 2023 at 1:35 pmRonnie Boo You will truly be missed Cuzzo! This is a hard pill to swallow… When we talked on fb messenger we will always say to each other ” I love you”. May you rest in heaven… My Condolences to the family…
Sonja Wilson says
November 8, 2023 at 1:36 pmRonnie Boo You will truly be missed Cuzzo! This is a hard pill to swallow… RIH
Monique Jackson "Baby Sis" says
November 8, 2023 at 3:02 pmI don’t understand what I feel right now. This is a different feeling from losing my mother and grandmother. I am so thankful I siezed every opportunity to visit, FaceTime, and be of good cheer and service to my brother. We created so many new memories as adults, even while battling cancer. The bond with my brother, sister in love, my nieces and nephews is UNSHAKEABLE and UNBREAKABLE. I will continue to honor every thing he asked of me. I will forever cherish the level of trust and responsibility he placed upon me. I do not take it lightly. My one and only Big Brother, My Hero – I pray I make you proud. 😘
Kevin “Gabe”Sorrell says
November 8, 2023 at 6:40 pmOn behalf of the Sorrell family Baybro, Brenda and Snokey.Our condolences to the family.May the Lord comfort you.🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
Pastor Gregory n Yvette Edler Reese says
November 9, 2023 at 4:51 amTo The Taylor n Miles Families;
You have our heartfelt sympathy in the passing of Ronnie Boo; I remember when he was born and he was always a joy to his mom and dad n other family members! Our prayers are with you as you go thru this journey and may the comfort of the Almighty God be with you today and the days ahead!
Shelia Craig-Proctor says
November 9, 2023 at 10:04 amIt is always devastating to hear about the loss of a family member who is a husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and close friend. For those who are left behind, I pray for your comfort in your time of loss. Ronnie is always present spiritually and is a listening to you wherever you are. GOD keep Ronnie and protect him until he is reunited with the people he loved and who loved him.
Jeania, Kiana, & Elijah says
November 9, 2023 at 10:51 amTo my family by choice,
I know this is a difficult time for you all but please know that you are loved and you have a village that is continually praying for you. Ronnie was an absolutely amazing man. I am so honored to have known him and know that he had an impact on his niece and nephew life. The Jones Family love you and will always be here for you. Take your rest Ronnie. ❤️🕊️😇
Renee Wilson says
November 9, 2023 at 12:29 pmSending love and comforting prayers to the family. Ronnie Boo will be remembered for his kindness, encouragement and especially the love he showed to his family and friends. We will certainly miss your beautiful spirit Ronnie Boo. Love Renee & Aquante.
LaShawn Scroggins says
November 13, 2023 at 9:08 pmSo sorry for the family’s loss. Oh are in my thoughts and prayers.
LaShawn Scroggins says
November 13, 2023 at 9:10 pmSo sorry for the family’s loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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