Gerald Traywick Obituary

The Lord called Gerald B. Traywick home on May 13, 2025, just 2 days after celebrating his 90th birthday. He was born in Albemarle, NC on May 10, 1935. He had been dealing with multiple health issues for several years and with great strength and courage fought through them all until his body finally gave up. Jerry lettered in basketball, football and baseball at Albemarle High and upon graduation he went on to NC State University where he majored in agronomy. After college, he proudly served our country as First Lieutenant in the US Army. After his military service he was hired by Thermo King, a division of Westinghouse. He was the ultimate salesman, serving as Regional Manager in all 4 quadrants of the US. His hard work earned him the honor of Salesman of the Year for the entire country two times. After retiring, he traveled extensively with his wife, Jo. They enjoyed trips to Asia, the Baltic countries, Russia, Scotland, Italy, the Balkans, S. America, Panama, Caribbean islands, among a few. Golf was his passion and there was nothing he enjoyed more than a game of golf with his buddies. He was thrilled when he finally got that "hole in one". One summer he set up a 9-hole golf course on his NC home place. He then proceeded to have golf tournaments for his friends, sometimes using tractors and riding lawn mowers as golf carts. Jerry was a gregarious, friendly, kind man who loved people and throughout his life constantly thought of others, generously helping those in need. Everyone knew him for his dry sense of humor. He was preceded in death by his parents Jessie Traywick and Beulah Griffin Traywick. He leaves behind his wife of 30 years, Jo; daughters, Yvette Mabry and Michelle Meeker; nieces, Cheryl Burleson (Cecil), Candace Hudson, Sheila Rankin (Steve) and numerous other nieces and nephews. A Service of Remembrances will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2:00pm at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach, 336 S. Halifax Dr., Ormond Beach, FL 32176. Reception to follow. Donations can be made to the Music Ministry of First United Methodist of Ormond Beach at the above address.