Calvin Joe "Yodi" Traylor

Calvin Joe "Yodi" Traylor obituary

Calvin Joe "Yodi" Traylor

Calvin Traylor Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Tumey Mortuary on Apr. 1, 2025.
Calvin Joe Traylor was born on December 9, 1955, in Cason, Texas, to Augusta and Savannah (Bennett) Traylor.

In his early years, Calvin was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Cason. He had a passion for welding, working on cars, and was known for being a skilled handyman. Above all, he cherished spending time with his grandchildren. Calvin was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, and he was widely regarded as an all-around good person.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Augusta and Savannah Traylor; two brothers, BB Traylor and Wayne Traylor; and his sister, Mary Wilson.

His memory will be treasured by his wife, Vivian Traylor of Mount Pleasant, Texas; his children, Brandon (MaRenda) Traylor of Mount Pleasant, Texas, Brian Taylor of Dallas, Texas, Temeka Justice of Mount Pleasant, Texas, and Daryl Justice of Dallas, Texas; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Augusta Traylor Jr. and Tom Traylor of Cason, Texas, and Sam Traylor of Dallas, Texas; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other relatives and friends.

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