Ronald Roy McTaggart, Sr.

Born on July 28, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan
Departed on August 15, 2021 in Melbourne, Florida

Ronald Roy McTaggart, Sr. – Ron, “Poppy”, 89, went to be with Jesus on August 15, 2021.
He was predeceased by his wife, Connie, of 60 years, and his son, Ronnie, Jr., who died at the age of 19.

He is survived by children – Jerry (Patti) McTaggart, Sandra (Kevin) Lewis, and Laura (Don) Cable; grandchildren – Adam (Erin) Wilborn, Travis Wilborn, Jessica (Nick) Rider, Lucas (Kristy) McTaggart, Chris Lewis, Bekah (Nikki) Gallon, Joshua Cable, Melinda Cable; great grandchildren – Evan Wilborn, Madison Wilborn, Hendrix Rider, Elsie Rider, Jackson McTaggart, Lucy McTaggart; and older brother – Wally McTaggart.

He was a resident of Melbourne since the age of 12. He graduated from Mel-Hi, class of 1950. He retired from Florida Power & Light as Customer Service Supervisor after 36 years. He was a Chaplain’s Assistant at the Brevard County Correctional Facility since 2001. He was a charter member of the Melbourne Municipal Band since 1966 where he played the baritone horn. He was an active member at Grace Baptist Church and a frequent worshipper at Heritage Baptist Church and First Baptist Melbourne.

. He was a resident in the Quail Run community where he led a weekly Bible Study.

He was a videographer and loved traveling with his family. He had a life-long love of sailing. He loved talking to others and telling them about His Savior, Jesus. He never met a stranger and will be missed by everyone who knew him.

A memorial Service will be held on October 11, 2021 at 11:00 am in the 1st Baptist Church Melbourne, 3301 Dairy Rd, Melbourne, FL 32904