David Lynwood Taliaferro

David Lynwood Taliaferro, age 79, of Waynesville, Ohio, formerly of Belpre, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2026, after a long illness.

Born on October 3, 1947, in Clifton Forge, VA, to the late Erskine and Dorothy (nee Hayslett) Taliaferro, David was a 1966 graduate of Fairland Highschool in Proctorville, Ohio. After obtaining his business degree from Marshall University, he went on to a successful sales career in a variety of industries

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Lynne (nee Wilkinson) Taliaferro, and brother Erskine "Butchie" Taliaferro Jr.

He is survived by his sons Matt (Rick Curnutte) Taliaferro, Robert (Amanda Breedlove) Taliaferro, and three grandchildren, Joel, Noah, and Brooklyn Taliaferro, all of Maineville, Ohio. Also surviving is his sister Peggy Walton, of Richmond, VA, his brother and sister-in-law Carl & Sherri Taliaferro, of Proctorville, OH, sisters-in-law Susan Rockwood and Jane Wilkinson, both of Cincinnati, as well as his six nieces and nephews.

Many thanks to the staff and caregivers at Ohio Living Quaker Heights in Waynesville, Ohio for their kind, caring and compassionate service.Friends may call from 12:30-1:30 PM, on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at Leavitt Funeral Home in Belpre, Ohio with graveside services at Rockland Cemetery in Belpre, immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dave's memory to First United Methodist Church in Parkersburg, WV.