William Owen Traynham, Sr., 83, of Plant City, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. William was a very loving and supportive father to his children. He served his country in the Army and his community for 40 years as a Police Officer . He retired as a Sergeant from the Tampa Police department in 1986, and moved on to work for Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy until his retirement.
William was born on June 28, 1939 in Palmetto, FL to William Cloma Traynham and Miriam Traynham.
He is survived by his 5 loving children: William Owen Traynham, Jr.(Elizabeth) of Tampa,FL; Mark Traynham (Donna) of McKinney, TX; Robert Traynham (Kim) of Valrico,FL; Ashley Davis (Evan) of Seffner, FL; and Lauren Cartwright (Joe) of Lakeland, FL. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren: Erika Harmon, Sarah Hawthorne, Amber Razzano, Elise Razzano, Micah Traynham, Kendall Traynham, Kinslee Traynham, Campbell Davis, Delaney Davis; and 2 Great Grandchildren: Emmaline and Evan Harmon. As well as his brother, Paul Traynham and his sister, Marjorie Traynham Cannon.
The family will receive friends and family for visitation Friday, August 12, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Blount & Curry Funeral Home At Garden Of Memories, 4207 East Lake Avenue, Tampa 33610. Services will begin at 10 a.m. at the funeral home followed by Interment at Garden Of Memories Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation.