Paul "Chip" Traynor

Our gracious heavenly father called his precious son, Paul “Chip” Glendon Traynor home on December 26, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, MO. The Rev. Frank Welch officiating assisted by Skylar White. Burial with military honors will be at the Jordan-Buffalo Cemetery near Louisiana, MO. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, December 30th at the funeral home. Chip was an obedient and devoted man of God. Chip was loved by all who knew him; however, his perpetual love for children brought him an amazing abundance of joy throughout his life. His passion for serving others and his unshakable faith led him on countless mission trips, including Guatemala. Chip was instrumental in developing and establishing The Pike County Christian School in Curryville, Mo. He loved the Lord and adored his family, his Peno Church family, friends, and his community. Chip was 89 years old and the firstborn son of Miller “Podge” Burdette and Edith Marie (Dunn) Traynor on February 3, 1933. He was married to Sidney Louise Watts for 35 years until her unexpected passing on July 2, 2022. After graduating from Bowling Green High School in 1950, Chip proudly joined the Navy serving his country during the Korean War where he earned many honors and earned his nickname of “Chipper” for being so happy and uplifting disposition. After serving his country Chip spent most of his working career at Dundee Cement (Holnam), where he retired after more than 35 years of service. After retirement Chip’s passion for serving others was fulfilled by volunteering in many organizations close to his heart. He volunteered with Pike County Home Health and Hospice, The American Red Cross, and The Pike County Christian School. He was a chaplain in hospitals and nursing homes. Chip enjoyed serving the WIC program and even went back to school at the age of 70 to learn Spanish to better serve the needs of clients. Chip was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan and attended many games throughout the years. He enjoyed coon hunting with his children, planting flowers, gardening, woodworking, and making candy at Christmas time to bless others. Chip was a phenomenal human being and servant leader with a heart of gold. He leaves behind a legacy that we are all capable of changing lives by merely giving of ourselves. Survivors include two sons: Scott “Chipper” (Lynn) Traynor of Canton, Ga, Paul B. Traynor of Louisiana, MO, and his daughter, Brenda Traynor Rees of Quincy, Il. Additional survivors are two stepsons, Kevin (Jane) Watts, and Dana (Darlene) Watts of Bowling Green, Mo, and a stepdaughter, Glenda (Kevin) Woolley of St. Peters, Mo, as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Also, surviving is his sister, Carol Cunningham of Middletown, MO, a special younger brother, Bill (Sandy) Traynor of Bowling Green, MO, and a sister-in-law, Erma Lee Traynor of Vandalia, MO. Chip was preceded in death by his loving parents, a brother, Gene Traynor, a brother-in-law, Edsell Cunningham, a niece, Joyce Cunningham, and a step-grandson, Daniel Watts. Flowers are welcome for the service or memorial donations can be made to The Pike County Christian School, 203 E. Maple St., Curryville, MO 63339, The Hope Center, 30 N. Court St., Bowling Green, MO 63334 or Ruth Jensen Village in Bowling Green, MO

Paul "Chip" Traynor

February 3, 1933 - December 26, 2022