David S. Taylor was born in Mcleansboro, Illinois, a small coal mining and farming community, and was raised primarily in Mobile, Alabama.  He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the university of South Alabama and eventually joined the United States Army, where he served 6-1/2 years as an AH-1 Cobra pilot.  David began his medical career as an Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic while working his way through school, eventually earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and the Inter Service Physician Assistant Program at Fort Sam Houston.  He enjoys assisting patients in weight loss programs to improve their health and lifestyle.  David, his wife, and 4 children reside in Rockdale.