Leon D Traylor

James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Leon D. Traylor, 82 of Marianna, Florida went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 18, 2011 surrounded by his family after an extended illness. Leon was born October 9, 1928 to Leo G & Fannie Dykes Traylor of Marianna. Leon owned and operated Traylor's Texaco in Marianna for many years. Upon retiring, Leon enjoyed collecting antique furniture and woodworking. Leon was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Chrystelle Traylor and his son, Harold Leon Traylor, Sr. both of Marianna. Also, two brothers L.B. Traylor of Panama City, Fl; and James Traylor of Palm Bay, Fl; two sisters Carol Foster of Leeds, Al; Kate Hansford of Alliance, Fl. He is survived by his daughter, Sara Ellen Traylor Wade, Marianna, Fl; Robert Wayne Traylor, Marianna, Fl; grandchildren: Lee Traylor and wife, Karen of Panama City; Kristy McDowell and husband, Brian of Cypress; Nikki Bryan and husband, Patrick of Marianna; Christopher Traylor of Troy, Al ; Josie Traylor of Marianna, Fl; Jessica Wade and Cassidy Wade of Marianna, Fl. Great-grandchildren: Kayley, Kody and Kiley Bryan, Brian and Libby Buchanan all of Marianna; Kayla McDowell of New Port Richey; Dalton Howell and Kaden Traylor of Panama City, Fl and Tyler Traylor and Nikki Mayes of Grand Ridge, Fl. Mr. Traylor is also survived by his sisters, Betty Traylor, Mag Fort, Norma Tindel, and his brother A.B. Traylor. Special extended family is the wonderful men and women at the Signature Healthcare at the Courtyard who helped care for Mr. Traylor for the last 5 years. Visitation for Mr. Traylor will be held Sunday, February 20, 2011 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at James and Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel in Marianna, Fl. The funeral will be held on Monday, February 21, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Maddox Chapel with the Reverends Roland Rabon and Jackie Register officiating. Burial will follow in Sims Cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that you please make donations to Covenant Hospice in Marianna or to Signature Healthcare at the Courtyard resident activity fund.