Harold Richard Trayler

Harold Richard Trayler, 76, of Dumas, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 o'clock in the afternoon on Tuesday, June 13 at First Baptist Church in Dumas, TX, with Jerry Howe, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment will follow at Northlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Dumas. Masonic graveside services conducted by Masonic Lodge #1009. Arrangements are entrusted to Morrison Funeral Directors of Dumas. Harold was born September 7, 1940 in Wheeler, TX, to Darwin and Alma (Brumley) Trayler. He worked for the telephone company for 29 years before owning and operating Moore Auto Parts for 29 years. He married Barbara (Tarr) on February 17, 1973 in Dumas and they made Dumas their home. Harold was a member of First Baptist Church in Dumas. Harold was an avid hunter. He loved mechanics and playing with control line airplanes. Harold liked to relax by woodworking, he would make cabinetry and things for the home. He also enjoyed collecting old telephones. Harold was a member of Masonic Lodge #1009 and the Order of the Eastern Star #653. He was a 50 year member of both organizations and was Past Worthy Patron 3 times. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Harold is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife: Sandra Steen; and a brother: Michael Jay Trayler. Harold is survived by his wife: Barbara Trayler of the home; Sons: Don Trayler and wife Kellie, and Tim Trayler and wife Jennie, all of Dumas; Daughter: Lisa Miner and Husband Mikey of Gruver, TX; Grandsons: Alan Trayler and Fiance Theresa Garcia of Goodwell, OK, Rantz Trayler and wife Destyni of Guymon, OK, and Keldon Trayler of Dumas; and Granddaughter: Caysie Miner of Gruver. Family requests memorials be made to Dumas Masonic Lodge #1009, 824 South Maddox, Dumas, TX 79029, or to a favorite charity.