Mr. David “Shane” Bronson

David “Shane” Bronson (09/23/1967-01/17/2021)

Shane Bronson was born on September 23, 1967 to Stewart and Ruth Bronson in Jackson, Mississippi while his dad was working for Purina as the Southeastern Poultry Manager.  A year later the family moved back to Apopka, FL so they could be near family and friends.  His family became an integral part of Apopka and established the family business, Bronson Farms Inc in 1968.  The business specialized in orange groves, poultry farms, and cattle ranching.  Shane was raised with a strong work ethic and worked alongside his father in the business.

Shane took pride in being an Apopka Darter and was the center on the football team for three years.  In 1986, his senior year, the football team was undefeated and played in the championship.  Down those hallowed halls he met his wife Patty Ryan and they started dating his 10^th grade year.  They have been married for 25 years and manage the family ranch in Kenansville, FL.  They enjoy the outdoors along with hunting in Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky.  He loved freshwater fishing especially catching specs and bass and spent many hours saltwater fishing in Pine Island and Vero. Shane had a great love for animals and enjoyed their pet deer “Daisy” and “helped” Patty raise several cows from the bottle including “Stu” and “Shaney Boy”.  Recently he also spent many hours coercing a wild rabbit “Buckshot” to eat a carrot out of his hand.

Shane trusted in Jesus Christ as his Savior and him and Patty were baptized together at First Baptist Church of Apopka.  Since living in Kenansville he enjoyed the warm fellowship of believers at First Missionary Baptist Church and many fellow friends and ranchers in the area.

Shane passed away in his sleep on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 53 years of age.  He was always a mama’s boy and was preceded in death by his mother Ina “Ruth” Bronson, and in laws Mark & Patsy Ryan. Shane is survived by his loving wife Patty (Ryan) Bronson, his father Stewart Bronson, his older brother Doug Bronson (Katherine), and his “sissy” Marie Bronson Coressel (David); his in laws Mark V Ryan III (Susan), Jennifer Ryan Thomas (Mark), and Elaine Ryan; his nieces and nephews Michelle Bronson Sewell, Kara Bronson Hurst (Jeff Hurst), Jacie Coressel, Madison Coressel Roche (Trevor), Josh Fillyaw, Mark Fillyaw, Timothy Ryan, Ashley Ryan, Ryan Wilkins, Jinger Wilkins, Kyle Thomas, Devron Turvin, and Logan Turvin; his great nephews Garret Bray, Clay Williams, Mason Hurst, and Nolan Hurst.  The Bronson family would like to thank everyone for their many acts of kindness and love during this time of grief.

The services will include a viewing Friday, January 29^th from 5-7 pm at Loomis Funeral Home, 420 W Main St, Apopka, FL 32712.  A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 30^th at 10:00 am at First Baptist Church of Apopka, 441 S Highland Ave, Apopka, FL followed by graveside service at Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery.  Pastor Virgil Lovett and Pastor David Schorejs presiding.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Kenansville Critters 4-H Club, 396 N Post Office Rd, Kenansville, FL 34739.