Ellis Ray Traylor, 86, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on December 16, 1937, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mamie Wells Traylor and Herman Traylor. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He retired as a coal miner from Cimarron Coal Mines and also worked as a lineman for Kentucky Utilities. He enjoyed golfing. He was a volunteer at Regional Medical Center and had recently worked part-time for the City of Madisonville. Ellis was a member of First Baptist Church in Madisonville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-five years, Linda Traylor; and his brother, Robert "Casey" Traylor.

Survivors include his daughter, Angela Traylor Locke of Madisonville; grandsons, William "Billy" (Melissa "Missy") Yates of White Plains, KY, and Steven Locke of Slaughters, KY; great-granddaughter, Makinzy Yates; and great-grandson, Dylan Yates.

A graveside service will be held at 12 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Odd Fellows Cemetery with Pastor David Jackson officiating. Military Honors will be conducted graveside by the Hopkins County Honor Guard. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville is in charge of the arrangements.

Pallbearers are William Yates, Steven Locke, Dylan Yates, Merritt Warren, Chuck Shockley, and Jason Hawkins.

Memorial Contributions may be made in Ellis' name to the Hopkins County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1345, Madisonville, KY, 42431.