Guest publisher Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Ray Traylor found dead at home Big Boss Man dead Paulding.com has learned from a reliable source that former pro wrestler and county commission candidate Ray "Big Boss Man" Traylor has been found dead in his home in Paulding. Traylor, a graduate of Paulding County High School, gained fame as a Pro Wrestler and contender. He ran for Paulding County Commission Chairman and was defeated in a three man race this past July. Paulding.com's source said that Traylor's death appeared to be from natural causes. We'll have more on the story as information becomes available. A towering man, Traylor stood 6'6" and weighed 315 pounds and began his successful pro-wrestling career in 1985. Title Summary: UWF World Heavyweight Champion (4/19/87 - 7/11/87) WWF Hardcore Champion (11/30/98 - 12/21/98) WWF World Tag-Team Champion w/ Ken Shamrock (12/14/98 - 1/25/99) WWF Hardcore Champion(2) (7/25/99 - 8/22/99) WWF Hardcore Champion(3) (8/24/99 - 9/07/99) WWF Hardcore Champion(4) (10/12/99 - 1/17/00) PWI Achievement Awards: (0 wins, 1 1st RU, 2 2nd RUs, 0 3rd RUs) 1987 Rookie of the Year, 1st Runner-Up 1992 Match of the Year, 2nd Runner-Up (Royal Rumble) 1994 Most Inspirational Wrestler, 2nd Runner-Up In more recent years he has coached new wrestling talent, participated in numerous civic and charitable efforts and traveled world-wide. Traylor was a Paulding.com member. Ray Traylor dead at 42 Link to post Share on other sites
dancingranny Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 please let us know. my daughter has been in his oldest daughers class since kindergarten, and she just loved him. she will be devestated. i am praying that you have the wrong info and he is fine and funny as he always was. my prayers are with his family. Link to post Share on other sites
shouldbeworkin Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 I am so stunned. I just talked to him at the 9/11 thing. He looked great. I really hope this isn't true........ Link to post Share on other sites
HANK jr Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 I cannot and will not let this news set in...Damn.. I gotta lot to say.. But I don't want to do it now....I'll respond when i can to this subject...This is really hard to deal with right now...Ray, RIP....I'll speak later when I can.... Link to post Share on other sites
Guest publisher Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 It is sad but this is true. I trust my source on this tragic news implicitly. I don't want to reveal the source without permission but it is a person you would know from the Pcom boards and would trust on a matter of this gravity. Our prayers are with Ray's family. May he rest in peace. Link to post Share on other sites
squeaker Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 God, I pray for his family. me too. one of my best friends family and his family are really tight. wow i was stunned when i saw the topic. i still am shocked. my mother also worked w/ him while she was president of the dalls elem pta years n years ago. still in shock?? Link to post Share on other sites
shouldbeworkin Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 I just can't believe this. I am so stunned. Pubby was it just this evening? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest publisher Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 I understand that authorities were called to his home around 10 p.m. this evening. Actually I checked the scanner reports and RRR reported a med call man down, not breathing at 8:59 p.m. this evening in Bentwater. The topic (password for the forum) is ON and the link to that topic is here. Link to post Share on other sites
shouldbeworkin Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Thanks for letting us know. Link to post Share on other sites
pupper Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 I got an e-mail at about ten saying he was rushed to the hospital,that he had collapsed at home.He lives down the street from me.are they sure he's dead,and from what he's in excellent shape.I hate to here this. Link to post Share on other sites
zoo Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 What a tragedy! It was a wonderful experience working with him and his family during the election, they are great people. My prayers and thoughts are with his family. I hope this is going to turn out to be a false alarm. Im just in shock. What a couple of months for his family, first his mother now him, so sad to lose good people. Link to post Share on other sites
thatboyaintright Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Wow. This is quite a shock. Very tragic. I don't know what else to say because I am totally stunned. My prayers are with the family. Link to post Share on other sites
cherokeewoman Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 My prayers are with his family. Link to post Share on other sites
mach4 Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 This news definately comes as a shock. I saw Ray 2 days ago and like others have said, he looked great! Thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Pubby, please keep us informed. Link to post Share on other sites
maxine Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 My brother has been a part of Professional Wrestling for many years and emailed me the news last night when they all heard about Ray. While I didn't know Ray personally, my brother, Scott Hudson, has always raved about what a great man Ray was. Our community, as well as the Wrestling World, will miss him greatly. Maxine Link to post Share on other sites
County-line Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 (edited) Has anyone heard this? What a shock! My condolences to the family. Note: Publisher has this story on the Fastread page. Edited September 23, 2004 by County-line Link to post Share on other sites
Animal Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Oh my Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Raider Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 was this a confirmed post? i watched the news last night and didn't see anything about that, that is just awfull, my heart and prayers go out to his family, if this is so, Link to post Share on other sites
County-line Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Pubby Got it to the fastread page late last night.. Link to post Share on other sites
Animal Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Words simply can't express the deep feelings felt from this. Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Raider Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 i posted on the other thread concerning this, i was questioning the post, but now i see it is true, how sad, my prayers and thoughts go out to his family especially his children, Link to post Share on other sites
fire911 Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Heard it on the news this morning.How sad.He did a lot for the kids in this county. Link to post Share on other sites
bubba Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 I am truly sorry to hear of Mr. Traylors passing. My prayers go out to his family. Bubba Link to post Share on other sites
dawn923 Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 My thoughts and prayers go out to Angela and the family. This is definetly a tragic loss to lots of children in our community. He was very active in this community. Link to post Share on other sites
Pointyhead Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 I'm so sorry that I never got to meet this gentleman who obviously had a great impact on this community. May God grant peace to his family and friends. Link to post Share on other sites
cccgat Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 My prayers go out to Ray's family. I have lost a great friend and Paulding has lost a great citizen. Link to post Share on other sites
FreeBird Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Rest in peace, Big Boss Man. You will be missed. Link to post Share on other sites
pccheermom Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 His family will be in our prayers Link to post Share on other sites
soccermom Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Prayers are going out to his family. I heard it this morning on 750am and my jaw just dropped. God Bless and rest in peace. Link to post Share on other sites
DallasChick Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 (edited) My prayers go out for the family. He will be missed. Edited September 23, 2004 by DallasChick Link to post Share on other sites
cuteyellowbug Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Thats so sad... My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Link to post Share on other sites
driftofftodream Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Saw it on the news this morning....this is so sad. My sincere condolences to his family. Link to post Share on other sites
GoldStraw Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Just heard how awful! Link to post Share on other sites
cardie Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 This is so sad and a great loss for Paulding County. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Link to post Share on other sites
HiramGirl Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Wow, that is stunning! Prayers for his family. Link to post Share on other sites
ridge rd retiree Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 i want to express my deepest sympathy to the traylor family. he was a good person and an asset to our community ,he will be missed. the call seemed a bit more urgentl when i heard it on the scanner . the rescue and battalion were very professional with traffic. Link to post Share on other sites
Opal Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 So sad. I am so sorry. I have so many memories of Ray....just saw him at Higher Grounds Coffee Shop the week before last. He will be missed. Link to post Share on other sites
zoo Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 I was hoping that maybe this was a mistake when I went to bed last night. What an amazing man, I enjoyed every second helping him in the elections. He did so much for our community. My thoughts and prayers are with his wonderful wife and beautiful daughters. So sad for this lose to come after his mother passing recently. Hopefully they are together watching over his family. Link to post Share on other sites
chainshaw1 Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 I do not know what to say. This is very sad news for everyone in Paulding County. Mr. Traylor was a huge part of our community and will be greatly missed. I am praying for his family. Link to post Share on other sites
dogwood Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 This is so shocking! My first thoughts were of his young children. And he's so young! They are in our thoughts and prayers. I didn't know him. Our son and his daughter, Lacy, I think, played soccer together a few years ago. He was at the practices and games and I remember he was such a nice man and seemed to be a "gentle giant". The kids loved him! Link to post Share on other sites
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