David Tallman of Austell, GA passed away this week.

David was born in Chicago in 1964 and grew up in St. Louis before settling in the Atlanta area after a few years in Florida. His passion and talent for cooking became his career as he moved through the restaurant and food service industry before becoming a catering chef for many years.

He is survived by his mother Rebecca (Bobbi) Levin, sister Marcia (Gale) Armfield and brothers Scotty and Lee (Nica) Tallman, David’s aunt and uncle, Janet & Richard Mintzer and many cousins who will miss his humor, wit and gentle nature greatly. He was predeceased by father Allen Tallman, paternal grandparents Ann and William, and maternal grandparents Bernice and William Levin. He left behind his many nieces and nephews which were such an important and special part of his life.

We are overwhelmed by sadness and shock with his sudden and much too early passing but take comfort with the memories of his life which were filled with so much love.

Donations to BestFriends.org to honor David’s lifetime love of animals.