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Byron Trawick Obituary
Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Trawick will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, in Clearman Chapel at Southern Heritage Funeral Home with the Revs. Kenneth Hale and Rex Kornegay officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory with Southern Heritage directing.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Wiregrass Hospice, PO Drawer 2127, Dothan, AL 36302.
Mr. Trawick was born and raised in Blue Springs to George Wesley and Lula Jane Flinn Trawick on Feb. 29, 1928. He moved to Cottonwood in 1949 where he met and married his wife in 1952. Mr. Trawick moved to Dothan where he owned and operated several gas stations before going to work with the Dothan Housing Authority in 1979. He will be remembered most for selling boiled peanuts at the corner of 84 West and Ross Clark Circle.
Mr. Trawick is preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters, C.W. Trawick, F.D. Trawick, D.A. Trawick, Lena Pearl Spivey, Gertrude Aplin; son-in-law, Mike Price; brothers-in-law, S.L. Hobbs, Aubrey Shepard, Arby C. Richards J.W. Braswell, Mike Russell; sisters-in- law, Linda Mayes, Lezell Trawick.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Evelyn Trawick, Dothan; son and daughter-in-law, Garry and Pam Trawick, Dothan; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia and Ron Franz, Dothan, Shannon and Greg Butterworth, Eufaula; four grandchildren, Misti Torres (David), Jamie Adkinson, Tabitha Smith (Keith), Michael Price (Danielle), Lawrence, Kan.; 10 great-grandchildren, Alayziah Torres, Jesyka Torres, D.J. Torres, Riley Smith, Mallory Smith, Gracie Adkinson, Mary Morgan Adkinson, Pack Adkinson, Binyamin Price; sister, Georgia Lou Richards, Napier Field; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Francis Pynes (Fair), Raddie Russell, Leslie Holland (Jerry), Anne Shepard, Louise Hobbs, Laddie Mayes, Joe Butler (Connie); several nieces and nephews.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Terry Pynes, Donald Trawick, John Braswell, Joseph Johnson, Earl Butterworth and Patrick Adkinson.
Southern Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, (334) 702-1712, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Byron Trawick
Ann Hart
February 4, 2009
Mr. Trawick will always be missed and remembered. The first time I met him was when I stopped to ask for directions in Dothan. After that I had a friend for life and knew where to find the best boiled peanuts! He had a great memory and a wonderful personality that kept people returning to visit with him. I remember that he was born on a leap year, Feb. 29, and that seemed to keep him forever young at heart. My condolences to Mr. Trawick's family and friends.
shannon butterworth
January 13, 2009
Daddy, I hope that now you are finally resting. You worked very hard all of your life even when you were sick. You were a good person and dad. I know that you are walking with the LORD now. I will always miss you but you will never be forgotton. Love always, your baby girl.
Sandy
January 12, 2009
I travel 5 states on business, and when in Dothan would often stop and buy peanuts from, and visit with Mr. Trawick. Whenever we were headed to the beach, we would stop and stock up for several days. He was always a pleasure to talk to and his peanuts were the best! Mr. Trawick was a Dothan institution. My condolences to his family, a lot of people, many of whom you never met, are going to miss him. I will think about him every time I turn that corner!
Michael Benton
January 11, 2009
I just can't remember how many times I hurried to the peanut man, to pickup peanuts before the games on saturday'.
No matter who played or who was for who you allways new that the peanut man was there for you.
Thanks Mr. Trawick for all the memmories!
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Peggy
January 10, 2009
I will miss Mr. Trawick's welcoming smile and his stories whenever I stopped for the best peanuts in the area.
Judy Haynes
January 10, 2009
To Mr. Trawick's family:
Dothan not only lost an icon, but also a good friend to all with Mr. Byron's passing. His boiled peanuts were the best in this area. He was very much loved and will be missed by all.
Kelli Hunt, Drew & Whit Woods
January 10, 2009
Cynthia, Misti & Family,
Please know that our heartfelf prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jane Burgett
January 10, 2009
My kids and I loved to visit Mr. Trawick, the Peanut Man; from the time they were small until they were grown up we would stop by and buy peanuts and talk with him for a little while. He was a special man with a sweet spirit and he will be missed by so many people.
Mike Sawyer
January 10, 2009
He gave us more than a fairly priced bag of hot boiled peanuts!
Very sorry,
Stacey, Michael, and Anna LaFiore
January 9, 2009
Cynthia and Ron,
We are very sorry for your loss. I have heard wonderful stories about your dad, how he made a difference in peoples lives. If we all could have a little of his spirit the world would be a better place. May God bless you and your family.
O.E (Runt) Jones
January 9, 2009
Sorry for your loss.
Michael Hinshaw
January 9, 2009
My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time.
Linda
January 9, 2009
We enjoyed Mr. Trawick's peanuts very much. But most of all we enjoyed Mr. Trawick and his friendliness. He always had kind words to everyone. He will be truly missed. We are sorry for your loss.
Linda, Kaitlin and Kylie
Cheri Thomley
January 9, 2009
Mr. Trawick was a special friend. I am deeply saddened to learn of his passing, yet sincerely grateful for having known him.
My prayers go out to all the family and friends.
Vianca Martinez
January 9, 2009
I remember when I used to come over there with my mom to buy boiled peanuts and we would just sit there and talk to you. Talking about the weather and things like that.
Vianca Martinez
Debbie Moseley
January 9, 2009
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Trawick. I will fondly remember him as being so kind and friendly. My daughter & I were regular customers of Mr. Byrons for over 10-12 years. He always sent an extra bag of peanuts to her if she wasn't with me when I stopped to see him. Dothan will not be the same without Mr. Trawicks tasty peanuts and his sweet kind spirit.
Lee Oppert
January 9, 2009
We will all miss the beloved peanut man. But we rejoice that he is with the Lord. Lee and Carlos
Chris
January 9, 2009
I enjoyed talking with you on a couple of occasions, Mr. Trawick. I thought you were a nice man. I'll miss seeing you on the corner.
REBECCA HARPER
January 9, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Maria
January 9, 2009
So sorry for your loss.
Joy Baker
January 9, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may you find comfort in Christ.
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