Russell
Russell Travis
d. October 7, 2007
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Russell Gunter Travis, age 79, of Tyler, AL died Sunday, October 7, 2007 at UAB Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Monroe and Lorene Gunter Travis; sisters, Polly T. Hammond, Eunice T. Henry and wives, Nan Webb Travis and Geraldine Ford Travis and granddaughter, Summer Bandstra.
Survivors include his spouse, Jonnie L. Travis; one son, Rusty (Debby) Travis of Valley Grande; four daughters, Barbara (David) Griffith of Valley Grande, Nancy Travis of Selma, Patricia (Russell) Johnson of Milton, FL and Vicki (David) Bandstra of Elba; brother, Bill (Carolyn) Travis of Montgomery; seven grandchildren, Grant (Julie) Griffith, Scott (Amanda) Callaway, Nan Callaway, Amanda (Chris) Ross, Rachael Griffith, Webb Travis and Megan Travis; three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a life-long member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He was an elder for 40 years and served in various capacities until the church closed in February 2006. He was presently a member of Sister Springs Baptist Church.
He was retired from the Air Force and the Veteran's Service Administration. He was a member of Gideon's International for over 30 years and served on the state and local cabinets.
Pallbearers will be Webb Travis, Grant Griffith, Scott Callaway, Chris Ross, Justin Sumerlin and Larry Ruff.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Selma Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Bayne and Rev. Russell Morrow officiating and Selma Funeral Home directing. Interment will be in Pineview Memory Gardens. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 9, 2007 from 6-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gideon's International, P. O. Box 212, Selma, AL 36702 or Sister Springs Baptist Church, Tyler, AL 36785.
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Russell Gunter Travis, age 79, of Tyler, AL died Sunday, October 7, 2007 at UAB Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Monroe and Lorene Gunter Travis; sisters, Polly T. Hammond, Eunice T. Henry and wives, Nan Webb Travis and Geraldine Ford Travis and granddaughter, Summer Bandstra.
Survivors include his spouse, Jonnie L. Travis; one son, Rusty (Debby) Travis of Valley Grande; four daughters, Barbara (David) Griffith of Valley Grande, Nancy Travis of Selma, Patricia (Russell) Johnson of Milton, FL and Vicki (David) Bandstra of Elba; brother, Bill (Carolyn) Travis of Montgomery; seven grandchildren, Grant (Julie) Griffith, Scott (Amanda) Callaway, Nan Callaway, Amanda (Chris) Ross, Rachael Griffith, Webb Travis and Megan Travis; three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a life-long member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He was an elder for 40 years and served in various capacities until the church closed in February 2006. He was presently a member of Sister Springs Baptist Church.
He was retired from the Air Force and the Veteran's Service Administration. He was a member of Gideon's International for over 30 years and served on the state and local cabinets.
Pallbearers will be Webb Travis, Grant Griffith, Scott Callaway, Chris Ross, Justin Sumerlin and Larry Ruff.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Selma Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Bayne and Rev. Russell Morrow officiating and Selma Funeral Home directing. Interment will be in Pineview Memory Gardens. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 9, 2007 from 6-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gideon's International, P. O. Box 212, Selma, AL 36702 or Sister Springs Baptist Church, Tyler, AL 36785.
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