Tranie`r William "Tree" Drayton of Tucson, Arizona departed this earthly life October 11, 2021. He was born January 15, 1975 in Rockford the son of Lonnie and Madeleine Drayton. Tranie`r lived in Arizona after leaving Rockford five years ago. He was owner and operator of Tree of Life Studios. Tranie`r has been a barber for over 20 years licensed in Illinois and Arizona. He was very active in the community of Rockford while working with the Rockford Park District. He was also a Music producer. Tranie`r was a former member of Providence Baptist Church. He graduated from Auburn High School class of 1993 and graduated from Midwest Barber College.

Tranie`r leaves to cherish many loving memories, his parents, Madeleine Sherod and Lonnie Drayton; brother, Lonnie Earl "Janet" Drayton II; three sisters, Angelique Drayton, LaChelle Drayton and Nyokalynn Drayton;  paternal grandmother, Roberta Drayton; three nieces, Kendra Turner, E'Chelle Drayton-Ollins, and Malonni Drayton; great niece, Ja'Tavia Avery; great nephew, Da'rez Kimble; a host of other relatives and friends.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Providence Baptist Church 2209 Clifton Ave. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 n. Johnston Ave.