Mr. Thomas Herbert Traylor's Obituary
Thomas Herbert Traylor, 90, of Equality, AL, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025. His funeral service will be held at Equality Methodist Church on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 12:00 pm. Dr. John Brannon and Rev. Wayne Cowhick will officiate. Graveside service and burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at Equality Methodist Church.
Herbert Traylor was born on July 15, 1934, in Weoka, AL, to Gentry E. Traylor and Mary Lou Boddie Traylor. After graduating from Elmore County High School (1953), he earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics (1957) and a master’s degree in business administration from Auburn University.
For over 30 years, Herbert was a dedicated public educator, serving as a teacher at Elmore County High School, vice principal at Benjamin Russell High School, and Dean of Business Affairs at Alexander City Junior College (now Central Alabama Community College). After retirement, he volunteered his educational knowledge and leadership experience as a state board member and president of the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA), earning induction into the AISA Hall of Fame in 2003.
Herbert served his country in the U.S. Army Reserve and the Alabama National Guard. He was a committed member of his community and helped establish the Equality Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as chief for several years. As a faithful member of Equality Methodist Church, Herbert held multiple leadership positions in the congregation, including choir director. His lifelong love of music was shared with his wife, Irma, and they sang together in several gospel choirs.
Herbert is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Irma Virginia McKissick Traylor of Equality, AL; daughter, Beth (Mike) McQuitty of Pike Road, AL; son, David (Jane) Traylor of Peachtree City, GA; grandchildren, Amelia Traylor and Claire Traylor; and brother, Henderson (Marta) Traylor. He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson, Jay McCollum.
Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to the Equality Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 13, Equality, AL 36026, or to a charity of one's choosing.
The family would like to thank the staff of The Crossings at Eastchase Memory Care and Enhabit Hospice for their wonderful, loving care of Herbert.
Radney Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Thomas Herbert Traylor.
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