David Ray Taylor

David Ray Taylor obituary, Sparta, TN

David Ray Taylor

David Taylor Obituary

Visit the Thurman Funeral Home LLC - Sparta website to view the full obituary.

David Ray Taylor, Age 40 passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026. At Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

He was born in Sparta, TN on October 17, 1985, to Carl Presley and Kathy Presley.

Preceded in death by his loving wife Davin Scott, and his grandmother, Rose Fields, his uncle Johnny Taylor

Survivors include his parents, Carl and Kathy Presley, and GrandPa Roger, his son David (Sam), Cayd, Keenan. Sister Candy Presley (Chris). Brother James Presley. Grandson Bryson Taylor. Nephew and Nieces

Jaylin Judd, Jasmine Judd, Abygail Presley, Hannah Blocker. Uncle Ronnie Taylor (Mary), and several Aunts and Uncles.

There will be a balloon release at a later date at Tollisontown Cemetery

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Thurman Funeral Home LLC - Sparta

44 North Main Street, Sparta, TN 38583

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