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Ralph Traynham

April 1, 1953 - January 7, 2025

Ralph E. Traynham entered eternal rest on January 7, 2025, at 71. Born on April 1, 1953, to the late Elrex and Minnie Bates Traynham, Ralph was the youngest of eleven children. Ralph earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education from Virginia State University in 1978. In 1994, he completed a Master’s Degree in Educational Media from North Carolina Central University. A passionate coach, Ralph dedicated over 20 years to coaching basketball at various levels. Ralph crossed into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. in the Fall of 1983, in the Omicron Omega Chapter in Lawrenceville, VA, an affiliation he held dear throughout his life.
 

Ralph is survived by his daughters, Dr. Toshiba Traynham-Jackson, Ph.D. (Robert) and Kelley Traynham; his son, Robert Traynham (fiancé Tiffany); grandchildren Nyteriean and Journi Jackson; sisters Geraldine Hamlett, Joan Adams, and Gail Traynham; and brothers Warner Traynham, Truman Traynham (Joyce), Elrex Louis Traynham (Rev. Judy), and Larry Traynham. He was preceded in death by his sister, Loyis Gene Stovall (James), and brothers Benny (Barbara) and Bobby (Brenda) Traynham. Ralph is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

 

Funeral services for Mr. Ralph Traynham will be Friday, January 17th at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church at 11 a.m.

 

Public viewing for family and friends will be Thursday at Jeffress Funeral Home from noon to 6 p.m.

 

Funeral services are provided by Jeffress Funeral Home, 2000 North Main Street, South Boston, VA.

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