Obituary of Patrick Hayward Taliaferro

Patrick Hayward Taliaferro, 20, of Lookout Mountain, GA passed away Monday, November 13, 2023. He was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd and a graduate of McCallie School Class of 2021. Patrick loved to ride bikes and motorcycles. He was an adrenaline junkie who loved to perform extreme tricks and stunts on his bike and motorcycle for friends, family and local spectators. He had an infectious personality and smile that won hearts and friendships. He enjoyed drawing pictures of his family, friends, girlfriends, and pets. His Great Dane, Diesel was not only his pet, but also his constant companion and emotional support dog. Patrick was a connoisseur of fried shrimp po'boys, Haribo gummy bears, and Shirley Temples with no ice. He lived his life wide open with little to no fear always looking for the next great adventure. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Eddie Allen Armour and cousin, Zachary Michael Frost. Survivors include his father, Richard; mother, Tressa; brother, Sawyer; sister, Lexi; maternal grandparents, Bill and B. J. Joiner; paternal grandparents, Ed and Wendy Taliaferro; aunts, Nikki and Audra; uncles, Brian and Robby; and cousins, Garret, Luke and Ellie, and a host of extended family and friends. A private celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2023. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Epilepsy Foundation at www.epilepsy.com. Arrangements are by Wann Funeral and Cremation Center, at the foot of Lookout Mountain, St. Elmo. (423) 821-7551 To share your memories, photos or condolences please visit www.wannfuneralhome.com.