TRAVIS, DAYTON

Mr. Dayton Travis, 91, resident of Ft. White passed away Thursday, November 18, 2011 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Lake City Florida after an extended illness. He was a native of Atkins, Arkansas, son of the late Ralphie and Cindy Fridell Travis. He served in the U.S. Navy for fifteen years during WW II as a Chief Petty Officer on an Aircraft Carrier in North Africa. He owned and operated a dry cleaners in Jacksonville, FL. until retiring in Ft. White, FL. in 1983.

He was a member of the Cherry Hill Masonic Lodge F&AM, of Ft. White, FL.; and the Morroco Shrine in Branford, FL.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-nine years Cleve Travis, Ft. White, FL.; three sons Boyd Travis( Patricia); Ronald Travis (Chris); and Dennis Travis (Sue); a granddaughter Dana Sewell; grandson Dale Travis. One Great Grand Daughter, Jordan Grooms also survives.

Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at Elim Baptist Church with Reverend Charles Knight officiating and Reverend Andy Thomas assisting. Visitation with the family will be held Monday, November 22, 2010 from 5-7 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Elim Baptist Church Cemetery. Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 3596 U.S. Hwy. 441 South, Lake City, Fl. 32025. (386) 752-1954. Please sign guess book www.gatewayforestlawn.com.