Y.Z. Traylor, (Zeke) was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 27, 2018 at the age of 85. He was born in Dothan, Alabama on February 1, 1933 to his parents, Floyd and Ollie Mae Traylor. He accepted Christ at the tender age of 10 years old at St. Peters Baptist Church in Alabama. He was a member of International Brotherhood Teamsters Local 18 as a heavy equipment operator for over 50 years, he also owned and operated Crosstown Asphalt Construction Company. Y.Z is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Ollie Mae Traylor; brothers, Willie, Ned and Elba Traylor; granddaughters, Ceasia Alise and Ceauna Yvette Traylor. He leaves to cherish his memory and legacy wife, Alice M. Traylor; daughters, Joanna (Alonzo Sr.) Traylor-Becton and Valerie Traylor; sons, Marshall Vaughn Traylor, Benny Traylor and Melvin (Leslie) Traylor sisters, Louise Mitchell and Gladys Parrish; brother, Robert (Ernestine) Traylor; 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 871 Rosamond Ave., Akron, Ohio 44307.