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Presley Dray Taylor, 21, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on July 22, 2023, in Gastonia. He was born on August 12, 2001, in Gastonia, NC. Presley was a very lovable and sweet individual who was always willing to help others. He had a passion for listening to music and enjoyed spending time shooting guns.
Presley is survived by his mother, Wendy Mason, and her husband, Chuck; his father, Davis Taylor, and his wife, Kim; his sisters, Remanda Taylor and Chelsea Sharpling, and her spouse William; his aunt, Recinda Green, and her husband, Steve; his cousin, Marshall Green, and his spouse Caroline, and their son Jonas; his cousins, Anna Cozart, Kim Cozart, and Jennifer Cozart; his aunt, Pam Faircloth; and his uncle, George Faircloth; his nephews Jonathan Sigmon, Austin Taylor, and Creed Sharpling; his niece, Laila Sharpling.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jean Faircloth and George Faircloth; his paternal grandparents, David Taylor Sr. and Alice Taylor; his aunt, Janet Cozart; his aunt, Carol Schexnayder; and his great uncle, Freddy Brechtel.
A ceremony to celebrate Presley’s life will be held on August 12, 2023, at 10 am at Crossroads Community Church, located at 1807 Lawing Road, Charlotte, NC.
Presley Dray Taylor will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. May his soul rest in peace.
Newt Marchant says
I love you my friend. You deserve to be happy now, and forever. Rest easy, myself and a lot of others will always have you with us.
Skylar says
Im gonna miss you so fucking much man. You were such a sweet person at heart. Seeing you struggle and bounce back a few times i had so much hope for you. I really wanted to see you do well for yourself but i guess it can’t all be happy endings. I love you so much man, if reincarantions real i hope you have a better journey next time, if heaven after death is real i hope you made it and at the very least i hope you’re now free from the suffering you felt so trapped by. I want terpsons family to know if you see this that your son was an amazing person that was a very integral part of a community that his memory forever lives on in. Rest in peace brother, you will be missed so much. I cant stress it enough but i fuckin love you man <3
Sam Copley says
There were many things left unsaid, but if you’re with us all in spirit, I want you to know how wonderful and kind-hearted you were. A light in the dark. Wherever you are now, may you have peace. Sweet dreams friend. Much love, always.
el kay says
while i knew you for a short time, i loved our interactions together and you always made me laugh. it is quite sad to see you go and it is no surprise you are missed by many. may you find peace in the next life.
Ashkore says
We only met for a short time but during our few interactions you struck me as quite the character in a good way, playful but with a very kind heart at your core. May you rest in peace, aim for the stars.
Aspire says
I am deeply saddened by this news. I will miss the jokes and fun times we shared. You were always fun to talk to and your humor always got me. I will miss you brother, I know life wasn’t always kind to you, I hope you found peace <3
Akash says
A beautiful soul and loved by many. Rest well my friend.
J says
Love you so much, man. Your laugh lifted everyone’s day. You’ll be missed by many.
Tristan (ORION) says
Thank you for the fun memories, you brought into my life and many others, god bless you and your family. I love you Presley, we will meet again one day. I’ll always keep your spirit in my mind.❤️
Light says
I may not have known the depth’s of his personality, but he always had a place in my heart. I send my deepest love to his soul and to family and friends. I now see his light in the hearts of many who have grown to know him. He gave us life without us knowing it. God is with you, you will be deeply missed.
Cub says
Hearing these news absolutely obliterated my heart. My mind was instantly flooded with memories, funny ones. Goofy ones, tons of laughter and good vibes, even though at times there were some really dark things and events involved in this sphere of interaction i got to share with you, and the others from the community. I will cherish those moments of joy, and wherever you are my man, i hope you know that you brightened up my days in your own unique way. The darkness of it made if more real, because you gave me a view of what is real. Rest in peace <3
haker says
Life feels so much heavier knowing I’m here and you’re not. You were a beautiful soul and i am grateful to have met you. I will never forget the joy our conversations brought into my life. Be free brother.
Arwen says
The Taylor family, I am so so very sorry for you loss. This was heartbreaking to hear. Presley was such an energizing and fun soul to be around. Making everyone him laugh with his bubbly humor. I can tell he was loved so much by family and friends. All my thoughts and prayers to his loved ones <3
Yazyk says
Ima see you again one day 💯
Wish you many blessings wherever you at homie
J.M. says
Our community is saddened to learn of your loss. Thank you for the times you came in to make us smile. You will not be forgotten, bud.
Leonard AKA "Zhyted" says
Although i didnt know you much, i know you’re doing good wherever you are right now. I wish you the best time in paradise ❤️
Rest in paradise terp
Marina says
It has been lovely seeing you grow more into your own person with time. It is a shame you didn’t manage to finish that song you’ve been showing us and wanting to finish but I hope wherever your soul now lives on it is singing for us to be able to hear in the little things in life❤️
Will miss your character a lot but I hope it is at peace now
Noah with love💕 says
The Terp Man kept it real and we’ll forever miss him. He was one of the first people I talked to outside of my close friends in years and he always brought a smile to my face to see him interacting in chat. I know wherever you are you’re still keeping it real.
RIP TERP❤️
Amanda says
Honestly such a genuinely funny person and I wish I’d gotten to talk to you more. It was always nice when we did get to talk. I hope you’re in a better place now.
Rest in peace.
Alice of Animosity of the Lōng game says
Gone but never forgotten, truly a Light in the world that needed His love and struggle. Always in my heart, forever in my Heart
Nova says
I felt crushed when I heard this news brother. You’ll always be one of the best influences in my life and will be remembered forever, our long talks in chat and chilling late into the night. Presley was always the type to help elevate anyone he cared about regardless of how he was doing. A beautiful soul and a truly great man. Love you man and always will, my deepest condolences to the family.
braden says
man what crushing news to hear today. ill always remember terp as one of my favorite people, we would always talk and game together back in the old days. dude always made me laugh and will be forever missed, and i hope now that hes ascended he’ll look back on his life and his friends and comfort all of us. thanks for all the late talks when we needed help brother.
terp was a good man and a beautiful person, my deepest condolences go to the family and im always here if needed
Brianna says
Dear Terp,
You have been on my mind a lot since I got the tragic news of your passing. Although I didn’t get a chance to speak with you much recently, you have been a positive presence in my life throughout this time.
You will be remembered for your sweet character, and your ability to lighten up our day with your charisma.
You will be missed Terp.
My deepest condolences go out to your family.
Tarxan❤️ says
Love you terps, hope you’re happy and free now bro 🙁