Bobby Neal Traylor

Bobby Neal Traylor Canton Bobby Neal Traylor, 63, of Canton, passed away peacefully, on June 17, 2016, at his residence. He was born on November 2, 1952, in Fort Campbell, KY, to Bobby Gene and Mary Francis (Welker) Traylor. They preceded him in death. He married Helen Gschwind on February 9, 1972 in Mackinaw, IL. She survives. Also surviving are his mother, Mary Lou Traylor of Morton, three children, Jason (Loni) Traylor of Colchester, Joel (Michell) Traylor of Decatur, Kyle (Christina) Traylor of Pekin, one brother Jerry Traylor of East Peoria, three sisters, Bobbi Sue Edwards of East Peoria, Lori Giacinti of South Carolina, Traci Traylor of Morton, eleven grandchildren, Julia, David, Elisa, Bradon, Cooper, Tyler, Bryce, Blaine, Caden, Cait, Vincent and expected grandchild Norah. His beloved dogs, Chug and Bucket, will dearly miss him. Also preceding him in death was one infant brother Larry Gene. Bobby served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and after the service became a self-employed truck driver. He explored his faith through numerous churches and centered his life around Christ. He raced stock cars at the Spoon River Speedway, enjoyed golfing, playing the guit...[more]

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and meeting his buddies at the local coffee shops every morning. Most of all Bobby was a loving Husband, Father and Grandfather. A Visitation will be held on Monday, June 20, 2016, from 4-6 pm, at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton with a funeral following at 6 pm. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services. Memorials may be made to the Sisters of the 3rd Order of St. Francis. To view his memorial video tribute, please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com.