Rev. David Merle Taylor, 92 of Atmore, AL went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on July 1, 2022 in Atmore. He was born in Brewton, AL to the late James Lewis Taylor and Annie Lou Bell Taylor. He served in the United States Air Force and was a retired machine maintenance worker at Vanity Fair. He was a member of Brooks Memorial Baptist Church and served many years as an ordained minister with the Southern Baptist Association. He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Marilyn Peebles and Helen Campbell.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Doris Ruth Peacock Taylor of Atmore, AL; one daughter, Karen (Tony) Thomas of Stanley Crossroads, AL; grandson, David (Rheanna) Thomas and one great grandson, William Thomas.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 2 PM at Brooks Memorial Baptist Church with Dr. Tim Tew and Bro. Jerry Peebles officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Rick Warren, Gary Hare, Hugh Long, Allen Sharpless, Jeremy Jones and Tyler Roley.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 5, 2022 from 1 PM until service time at 2 PM at Brooks Memorial Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Brooks Memorial Baptist Church or Gideons International.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.