(St. George, UT) – Taylor Mark Thomas, age 25, passed away May 26, 2012. Taylor was born in St. George, Utah to Carrie Holyoak Thomas and Mark Lewis Thomas on February 5, 1987. Taylor lived and attended school in St. George, Utah. He moved to Beaver in 2008 where he worked and helped care for his father.

Taylor loved playing football for Snow Canyon High School during his high school years where he made many great friends. Taylor loved being with his family and hanging out and doing things with his friends. He enjoyed the outdoors, riding four wheelers, snowboarding, and playing his favorite sport, football. Taylor lived a life that ended prematurely and was best described by him in his own words on February 24, 2012, “It’s crazy this so called thing they call life. You never know what kind of ball will be thrown at you. I especially hate the big curves, ha. All you can do, no matter the situation, is keep ya head up, and push on friends.”

He is survived by his parents and his brother Tadd Val Thomas (Kendra) – St. George, UT, his grandparents, Val and Vivian Holyoak – St. George, UT, and his grandma, Lois D. Thomas – Cedar City, UT. He is preceded in death by his grandpa, Vern R. Thomas.

Funeral services will be held Thursday May 31st at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George, UT (435) 673-2454. Viewing will be held at 9:00 a.m. and services will start at 11:00 a.m.

Friends and family are invited to sign Taylor’s guest book at Spilsbury Mortuary