Dr. Norman Traylor
Norman Lane Traylor was born on August 20 in 1949 in Hughes Springs, Texas. He left this world for his heavenly home on May 9, 2024. He was the son of Billy and Betty Traylor. He was affectionately known to all of us close to him as ‘Cheta.”
Norman’s formative years were spent in Hughes Springs, Texas, where he attended Hughes Springs High School. After high school he attended Kilgore College, East Texas State University where he received a B.S. and M.S. degree, and Texas A&M in College Station, where he received a Doctorate Degree in Administration in 1986.
Norman was a devout Christian finding strength and solace in his faith. He found joy in time spent with his family on many trips to the beach.
On May 29, 1970, he married the love of his life, Deborah Young. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Deborah Traylor; sons, Scott (Kimberly Diane) Traylor, Chris (Emily) Traylor; and one daughter, Kimberlee Traylor. His legacy extended to his grandchildren, Julee (Brach) Whitman, Landon Traylor, Karlynn Traylor, Alyson Galvan, Aubree Traylor (Ernesto), Christopher Galvan, Isisdora Ginakis, Lane Traylor, Wesley Traylor, Clara Rose Traylor, Nikolaos Traylor; two new great-grandchildren, Sophia Miranda and Charles Whitman; other survivors include one sister, Nan (Dave) Saucier of Winnsboro, Texas; 4 cousins, Randy (Dolly) Traylor of Longview, Brette Lea of Dripping Springs, Alison Middleton of Longview, and Matt Berry of Austin; and numerous nephews and nieces.
During his tenure as an educator, Norman served as principal of several schools. Among those schools are Washington Elementary in Port Arthur, Homer Elementary in Beaumont, and Marshall Middle School in Beaumont. Two of these three schools were awarded recognition as a Blue Ribbon School by the Department of Education during his time as their principal.
Mr. Traylor also was a member of the Beaumont Masonic Lodge 286 in Beaumont.
Norman (Cheta) will be sorely missed for his humor and his love of teasing others. Memories created will forever be etched in the hearts of all those that were blessed to know our “Cheta.”
Memorial contributions may be made to Nutrition and Services for Seniors (Meals on Wheels), 4590 Concord Road, Beaumont, Texas 77703 donate online; the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284-0692 donate online; or The Association of Former Students of Texas A&M University, 505 George Bush Drive, College Station, Texas 77840-2918 donate online.
A gathering of Dr. Traylor’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 13, 2024, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Broussard’s, with his interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont. Serving as pallbearers will be Ken Kemble of Beaumont, Texas, Johnny Wallace of Hughes Springs, Texas, Billy Saucier of Winnsboro, Texas, Cody Saucier of Pittsburg, Texas, Landon Traylor of Beaumont, Texas and Brach Whitman of Sour Lake, Texas.
Video
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- May 13, 2024
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- May 14, 2024
- 2:00 pm
Interment
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- 4955, Pine St, Beaumont, TX, 77703,
- May 14, 2024
Scott, We are so very sorry to hear about your dad. Know that we are thinking of you and your family on your loss 😢😢.
“It was truly a pleasure working with Dr. Traylor at Dick Dowling and Homer Elementary. He will be deeply missed.”
Norman and I knew one another through the Boy Scouts. We went on several outings together with our sons. I really liked Norman…he had a great sense of humor and was kind…a good, decent person.
RIP Norman…
I was so sorry to hear of my friend’s passing. Deborah and family I will be praying for you all. Norman was a dear friend. We worked together for many years. He hired me for my first administrative job. We have been friends since. I will miss his smile. I will be praying for the family because I know you are going to miss him. May God bless you during this time of sorrow. Norman treated everyone like family
Debbie,
I am so sorry about your husband’s passing. I send my deepest condolences for you and your family. Prayers for each one of you during this time.
Debbie Smith
My heart goes out to Cheta’s’ family. We lived by each other until I was 10. Nan and I are best friends, and at times when we were playing, Cheta would allow us to tag along with him. He was a big cut up. Cheta leaves a great legacy. Many prayers and my love to all of you.
Dear Scott, Kim and family,
We were saddened to hear of the loss of your Dad. Find strength in his faith. It is hard to say goodbye, even knowing you will meet again. In the words of Mathew “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” 5:4
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as you travel this difficult path.
Deepest Sympathy,
Robbie and Barbie
My Dear Traylor Family,
I was shocked to find out about the death of Norman! Deborah and I taught together at Curtis for several years, and I knew her well along with her family. I know Norman was loved by many including Deborah, his children and grandchildren. They shall all greatly miss him. May God give you all the strength to go through this difficult time. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Patricia Velzeboer
Norman was my principal both at Dowling and at Homer. From the beginning, I admired all of the effort he made reaching out to the troubled students. Over the years I became good friends with Deborah and the rest of the family. I send my condolences to each of you over your loss of Norman. Cherish your good memories and know God will get you through the rough places along the road. I have a doctor’s appointment in Houston Tuesday, but know you are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Norman!