Ronald “Kent” Taylor
February 22nd, 1960 - January 22nd, 2023
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Kent's Obituary
Ronald Kent Taylor, 62, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at UPMC Carlisle, PA.
He was born February 22, 1960, in Charlotte, NC to Ronald Earl (partner Marilyn) Taylor of Midland, MI and Joanna F. (Feigles) (husband Rich) Weber of Saugatuck, MI.
Kent was a 1982 graduate of Purdue University. After graduation he moved to Los Angeles where he was employed with Van Waters & Rogers. Over a 40 year career in the agricultural industry he worked for a variety of companies including Bayer, American Cyanamid and Elf-Atochem. He finished his career with Vive Crop Protection. He was a big fan of all sports but especially enjoyed watching his alma mater, Purdue and the Detroit Lions. Kent was an avid outdoorsman, he spent most of his free time hunting, fishing, gardening, and caring for his lawn. He truly never met a stranger. Kent loved spending time with family, friends, neighbors, and anyone who had time to talk.
Kent is survived by his loving partner of 9 years, Dawn D. Fentress of Carlisle, PA; children, James Kristopher (Amanda) Taylor of St. Paul, MN, Amber Lynn (Samuel) Williams of St. Joseph, MI, Ashley Dale (Brent) Neuenschwander of Marion, IA, and April Dawn Taylor of St. Joseph, MI; grandchildren, Grace, Mattox, Jude, Will, Margot, Theo, Alice, Henry, Arthur, Wolf, and Nancy;siblings, John Kristopher (Wendy) Taylor of Midland, MI and Cynthia (Chip) Feininger of Roswell, GA; step-brother, Mitch (Joanne) Weber of Bellevue, NE; step-daughters, Serena Rodriguez (Dustin Mulholland) of Carlisle and Shana Fentress of Miami, FL; nephews, Bobby and Michael Taylor; step-grandchildren, Kevin, T’auna, Kaleb, Madisyn, and Kay; his canine companion, Lucy; and his horse, Sky.
A celebration of Kent’s life will be held at a later date in both Michigan and Pennsylvania.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Kent to assist his grandson Mattox with his care. Details about how to donate will be forthcoming.
He was born February 22, 1960, in Charlotte, NC to Ronald Earl (partner Marilyn) Taylor of Midland, MI and Joanna F. (Feigles) (husband Rich) Weber of Saugatuck, MI.
Kent was a 1982 graduate of Purdue University. After graduation he moved to Los Angeles where he was employed with Van Waters & Rogers. Over a 40 year career in the agricultural industry he worked for a variety of companies including Bayer, American Cyanamid and Elf-Atochem. He finished his career with Vive Crop Protection. He was a big fan of all sports but especially enjoyed watching his alma mater, Purdue and the Detroit Lions. Kent was an avid outdoorsman, he spent most of his free time hunting, fishing, gardening, and caring for his lawn. He truly never met a stranger. Kent loved spending time with family, friends, neighbors, and anyone who had time to talk.
Kent is survived by his loving partner of 9 years, Dawn D. Fentress of Carlisle, PA; children, James Kristopher (Amanda) Taylor of St. Paul, MN, Amber Lynn (Samuel) Williams of St. Joseph, MI, Ashley Dale (Brent) Neuenschwander of Marion, IA, and April Dawn Taylor of St. Joseph, MI; grandchildren, Grace, Mattox, Jude, Will, Margot, Theo, Alice, Henry, Arthur, Wolf, and Nancy;siblings, John Kristopher (Wendy) Taylor of Midland, MI and Cynthia (Chip) Feininger of Roswell, GA; step-brother, Mitch (Joanne) Weber of Bellevue, NE; step-daughters, Serena Rodriguez (Dustin Mulholland) of Carlisle and Shana Fentress of Miami, FL; nephews, Bobby and Michael Taylor; step-grandchildren, Kevin, T’auna, Kaleb, Madisyn, and Kay; his canine companion, Lucy; and his horse, Sky.
A celebration of Kent’s life will be held at a later date in both Michigan and Pennsylvania.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Kent to assist his grandson Mattox with his care. Details about how to donate will be forthcoming.
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