DODGE CITY – David Garner Taylor, 71 died Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at his home in Dodge City, Kansas.

He was born on November 3, 1951 at Coffeyville, Kansas the son of Richard and Charlene (Einsel) Taylor. He moved to Dodge City in 1961, graduating from Dodge City High School in 1970. He worked as a Meat Inspector for USDA for the last 15 years. David was a member of St. Cornelius Episcopal Church, Dodge City.

He loved driving around town, being with his family, watching his Western movies, enjoyed cooking, and taking walks. He played football at Dodge City High School for the 1969 season and made many lifelong friends.

Survivors include: his son, Michael Taylor and wife Kathy and their son, Mason Taylor, Raleigh, North Carolina; his daughter, Sarah Taylor, Wilmington, North Carolina; 2 brothers, Tom Taylor and wife Twyla, Dodge City and Charles Taylor and wife Ann, Boise, Idaho and their children, Matt Taylor and wife Janessa, Kathryn Stevens, John Taylor and wife Ashley and David Taylor and wife Tanya; nephews, Brandon Price and wife Janae, Sam Taylor, Max Taylor and wife Megan; and nieces, Corey Ziegler and husband Joe and Molly Reynolds and husband Ryan; and numerous great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, and brother, Ricky Taylor.

Funeral Service will be held on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 10:00 am at the St. Cornelius Episcopal Church, Dodge City with Fr. JJ Bernal presiding. Cremation will follow the service; inurnment will be at a later date. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.

The family suggests memorials to the St. Cornelius Episcopal Church in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14 ^th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.