| 2. |  Travis, George Lee  (1.Chester1) was born on 15 Jul 1938 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 24 Apr 2018 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Unknown. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: TRAV.G009
- _FGRAVE: 189162970
- Military Service: United States Army
- Funeral: 5 May 2018, United Methodist Church, Flora, Clay County, Illinois
Notes:
George served in the U.S. Army in 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis while stationed in Everglades National Park. After his discharge in 1967, George and Nancy remained in South Florida until retiring and moving to Flora in 2002. After 30+ years working in electrical supply sales, he retired from McDonald Electrical Distributors in 2002. George had been a charter member and trustee of the Village United Methodist Church in North Lauderdale, Florida, and after returning to Illinois in retirement, he and Nancy became members of Flora First United Methodist Church. George enjoyed working on computers, spending time gardening, and attending family reunions. His faithful friend and companion was his dog, Bosco, and without a doubt, his grandkids were his true pride and joy.
Military Service:
George served in the U.S. Army in 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis while stationed in Everglades National Park.
Funeral:
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Flora First United Methodist Church, with visitation beginning at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial donations be given to either Clay County Cancer Support Group or Clay County Hospice. Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora assisted the family with arrangements.
Died:
George Lee Travis, age 79, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018, surrounded by loving family at his home.
Buried:
Burial Details Unknown
George married Stanford, N.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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1912 - 1974 (62 years)
