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James Traynham Obituary
Greenville
James Wiley Traynham, 49, of Greenville died Friday, June 12, 2015.
Born in Greenville, SC, he was the son of Ruth Smith Traynham and the late Wilcy Traynham, Sr.
Mr. Traynham was employed with Power Source, a member of Reedy River Baptist Church and enjoyed playing golf.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his companion, Shirley Edwards; four sisters, Cindy Eldridge, Betsy Poston, Joyce Taylor and Amy Laws; two brothers, Wilcy Traynham, Jr, and Mark Traynham; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a niece, Hannah Taylor.
The visitation will be Wednesday, June 17 at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest from 11:00-1:15 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 1:30 p.m.
Burial will be in the Reedy River Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Greenville County Humane Society, 305 Airport Road, Greenville, SC 29607 or Reedy River Baptist Church, 871 US 25 North, Greenville, SC 29617.
Condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Lisa Hayes
June 18, 2015
We are saddened by the loss of our dear friend, Wiley. A lover of dogs, cornbread and blue dresses....he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. With sympathy, Lisa Hayes & Scotty Simmons
LINDA &RONNIE HAWKINS
June 16, 2015
Our hearts are broken. One of the sweetest men we have ever known.I can still see him playing in the sand traps with Kelli when she was very young...so many great memories of Whiley!!!!! Our prayers are being lifted up to God for the comfort of his family .
June 16, 2015
I was completely stunned when mom called me Saturday morning with the news of Wiley's passing. Please know your family has been in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy,
Rhonda Hawkins Pitt
Charlene Yates
June 16, 2015
My prayers are with this wonderful family.
aj luckenbaugh
June 16, 2015
May the comfort of God/Christ help you during this difficult time.
with sadness and great sympathy
Taft & Juanita Anderson
AJ Jill Luckenbaugh
Sheree & Scott York
chris smith
June 16, 2015
My prayers are with you all during this time of grief.
Charles Tate
June 16, 2015
Wiley worked with me for years at Metromont Materials. He was an asset to the company. He was also feared and revered on the golf course. He will be missed.
Samantha Pierce
June 16, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you say goodbye to such a great guy! Godspeed Wiley!
Tommy Johnson
June 16, 2015
To Joyce & family...my deepest sympathy
MIke Gravley
June 16, 2015
Wiley was such a good guy. He is now somewhere we all want to end up. I hope you find peace in knowing he is in the presence of God and is perfect. We will pray for the family.
Dana Cannon
June 15, 2015
Rest in heaven
Chantee Revels
June 15, 2015
To the Traynham Family. Wiley was such a sweet person and I love his friendly smile. He will be missed. Praying for your family.
June 15, 2015
Wiley, I will always smile when I think of you. Your humor was contagious and your big heart was obvious. Now you go hit a few with all the other angels waiting for you. Rest In Peace my friend. Debbie Collins
Charia and charlie Yates
June 15, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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