Ken Crawford Traynham Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ken Crawford Traynham (Durham, North Carolina), born in Charlotte, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 7, 2026 at the age of 80. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ken Crawford Traynham to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his brother Edward Traynham; his brother-in-law David Killen; and his cousins, Crawford Strawderman and Ricky Crawford. He is survived by: his wife Trish Payne of Mebane, NC; his sister Janet Traynham Killen; his sister-in-law Claire Traynham; his nephews, Lee Welsh, Kenneth Traynham and Jason Killen (Jennifer); his niece Meredith Killen Lanier (Paul); his great-nephews, Joseph, Mike Killen, James, Nathaniel and Gideon Lanier; his sisters-in-law, Bonnie McLain (Mike) and Barbara Shelton (Gordon); his nieces and nephews, Lori, Kara, Dianne, Wade and Drew; his cousins, Steve Thomas, Kathy Stone, Bonnie Germroth, Ronald Strawderman and Glen Strawderman; Crawford.
If you feel the need to do something to honor Ken's we ask that you plant a plant or make a donation to your favorite charity or the Ralston Arboretum.
