James Calvin Traywick Sr.

Jim was born on Oct. 16, 1931 to Irby James Traywick and Thelma Kelley Traywick. He

graduated from Ensley High School in 1950. He joined the Alabama Air National Guard in June

1950 and activated to the United States Army Air Force in August 1950 and was honorably

discharged in June 1952.

In 1953 he married the love of his life and sweetheart Isabel Lee, fondly known as Izzie.

Immediately following his service he attended college graduating in 1957 from the University of

Alabama School of Engineering with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

He started working summers at Shook and Fletcher Mechanical Contractors in June 1954 to

August 1957 as an apprentice pipefitter. He then went to work in the Engineering department in

August 1957. In 1972 he acquired partial ownership of Shook and Fletcher and later had full

ownership.

He was past president of the Mechanical Contractors Association in Birmingham, Alabama. He taught Apprenticeship school for Local 91 Plumbers and Pipefitters for 21 years. He had a special relationship with all that ever worked with him.

He was a member of Southside Baptist Church and also attended Shades Mountain Baptist

Church. Jim was an avid Alabama Football fan and enjoyed golf. Jim loved his family so much and was so proud of each and every one of them. He has left 3 generations of James Calvin Traywick’s behind.

He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, his wife Isabel and Son-in-law James

Sumners. He is survived by his daughter, Donna T. Sumners and granddaughter Taylor LeeAnn Sumners,daughter, Kelley T. Wilson and grandsons Jacob Hudson Wilson and Luke Lee Wilson

(Brianna). Son, James C. Traywick Jr. “Jimbo” (Sandra), granddaughter Candice Slaton McKinney (Lee) great-granddaughters Everlee Jane Mckinney and Ella Slaton Mckinney.

Grandson, James C. Traywick III “Trace” (Allison) and great grandson James Calvin Traywick

IV “Cal”. Grandson Nathaniel H. Traywick (Dana) and great grandson Sullivan Everett Traywick.

Our deepest gratitude to HomeCare Connection especially Brian Nunley and the ladies who took

such good care of our Father, especially Peggy Lowe and Fran Baggett.

Service will be Friday June 26, 2020 at 2pm at Ridout's Elmwood Chapel.