Donald Trawick

Donald Towns Trawick, age 79, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023. Don was born September 9, 1943, to Oaty and Elizabeth Trawick. He attended Murphy High School and from there he went on to study at the University of Alabama where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration and was a member of Theta Chi. After graduating from The University of Alabama Don attended the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University and was a member of the Phi Alpha Law.

Don was a near lifelong resident and practiced Law in Birmingham, AL. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, football, diving, and shooting. He was an NRA member as well as a Shooting Instructor. He taught his kids shooting and safety at the Magic City Gun Club, as well as receiving numerous shooting awards, certificates, and plaques for his excellence in his own shooting abilities. Don had a passion for helping others. He loved working with children and made it a career of teaching Gun Safety.

Don was preceded in death by his father Oaty A. Trawick, mother Elizabeth R. Trawick, and his loving wife Jeanette Trawick.

Don is survived by his daughter Sarah (Jon) Gallant, stepdaughter Lisa (Dan) Nail, stepson Ken Harwell, sister Adair T. Walker, nephew Jonathan (Lisa) Trawick, niece Julie (Van) Eberhard, niece Beth (Eddie) Merrill, grandchildren Sam Gallant, Anna Gallant, David Gallant, Abby Harwell, Dillon Morrison, and Wade Morrison.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 11:00 at Jefferson Memorial Gardens.