Walter William Travis, 90, of Kentwood, LA, passed peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024, surrounded by his family in his lifelong home. Walter lived a long, fulfilling life on his terms, only second to the Lord. Determined, tough, and resilient, Walter left quite a mark with everyone he met. He was a retired dairy farmer and boiler maker and owned a successful construction company.
Walter is preceded in death by his daughter, Penny Travis, parents, William "Bill" Travis and Ethel Travis, sister, Jesse Travis Strong, wife, Sheryl Travis (mother of Brooke), Daisy Roberts Fortenberry (mother to his children), and son-in-law, Danny Ray Givens.
Left to continue his legacy are his children and spouses, Ozzie Travis Givens, Robert
"Bobby" (Suzanne) Travis, Randy (Mary) Travis, Brook-leigh "Brooke" Carr, and Arthur "Yogi" Johnson; his grandchildren, Yancey "Renee" (Cody) Britt, Ross (Betsy) Travis, Craig Travis, Carson Travis, Michelle (Chris) Fulton, David (Kandance) Smith, Stephanie (John) Miller and Steve (Allison) Travis; three great-grandchildren, Abigail & Lydia Travis and Amelia Fulton; and three step great grandchildren, Branson, Gracie, and Layla Smith.
A Celebration of Walter's Life, Visitation, and Funeral Service will be held at the Walter William Travis Estate, Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 5pm-9pm and will continue Friday
from 9am-11am, with services starting at 11am. Interment will follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers are Arthur "Yogi" Johnson, Cody Britt, Steve Travis, John Miller, Chuck Wilkes, Bill Blades, and David Smith.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Varnado, Jay McGregor, Greensburg Hospital, North Oaks Medical Center, and Eagan Hospice for the care and compassion shown to our loved one.
Walter William Travis Estate, 467 Ethel Lane, Kentwood, Louisiana 70444
In lieu of flowers, and in memory of our father and grandfather, please contribute to a charity of your choice.
The funeral arrangements are being handled by Riverwood Family Funeral Service.
