Wesley Traylor Sr. 1922-2020
YOUNGSTOWN — Wesley Traylor Sr., 97, of Youngstown, entered eternal rest on Monday, May 25, 2020, at the Sunrise Nursing Home, with his family at his side.
Mr. Traylor was born June 28, 1922, in Youngstown, a son of Andrew and Margaret Batts Traylor.
He was a 1940 graduate of East High School and was an Army World War II veteran who fought in the Normandy invasion. After many years of determination, Mr. Traylor received his bachelor of science degree in sociology from Youngstown State University, at the age of 72. He was employed with YSU for 30 years, retiring in the late 1990s. For 50 years, he was owner / operator of the Wes Traylor’s Cleaning Service. Wesley was a former member of St. Andrewes A.M.E. Church. He loved spending time with his family, shopping, automobiles, was an avid reader, and enjoyed dressing in the latest fashions. He also enjoyed the Cleveland Browns and Michigan State University football teams. However, Wesley’s passion was cutting grass on his John Deere tractor.
He leaves to cherish his memory three children, Wesley (Anita) Traylor Jr. of Youngstown, Robert (Marie) Traylor of New Castle, Pa., and Kent D. Traylor of Ann Arbor, Mich.; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Edith Lynn Traylor; six brothers, Douglas, Anthony, Samuel, George, Alvin and Charles; and four sisters, Rose Moyer, Mildred Knight, Ella Lewis and Dorothy Traylor.
Viewing will be 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at the L.E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home.
Due to the pandemic, there will be private funeral services for the family.
(special notice)
Wesley Traylor Sr. 1922-2020
YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. Wesley Traylor Sr., 97, entered eternal rest Monday, May 25, 2020, at the Sunrise Nursing Home, with his family at his side.
Mr. Traylor was born June 28, 1922, in Youngstown, a son of Andrew and Margaret Batts Traylor. He was a 1940 graduate of East High School and after many years of determination, received his bachelor of science degree in sociology from Youngstown State University at the age of 72.
Mr. Traylor was a Army World War II veteran who fought in the Normandy invasion.
He was employed with YSU for 30 years, retiring in the late 1990s. For 50 years, he was owner / operator of Wes Traylor’s Cleaning Service.
Wesley was a former member of St. Andrews A.M.E. Church. He loved spending time with his family, shopping, automobiles, was an avid reader and enjoyed dressing in the latest fashions. He also enjoyed the Cleveland Browns and Michigan State University football teams; however, Wesley’s passion was cutting grass on his John Deere Tractor.
He leaves to cherish his memory, three children, Wesley (Anita) Traylor Jr. of Youngstown, Robert (Marie) Traylor of New Castle, Pa., and Kent D. Traylor of Ann Arbor, Mich.; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Edith Lynn Traylor; six brothers, Douglas, Anthony, Samuel, George, Alvin and Charles; and four sisters, Rose Moyer, Mildred Knight, Ella Lewis and Dorothy Traylor.
Viewing will be 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at the L.E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home.
Due to the pandemic, there will be private funeral services for the family. Masks are requested to be worn.
(special notice)