4. | Travous, William E. 'Bill' (1.Allen1) was born on 17 Jan 1932 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 5 Sep 2011 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: TRAV.W009
- _FGRAVE: 76187107
- Military Service: Career Airman, Master Sergeant, United States Air Force
Notes:
William E. Travous, of Olney died Monday, September 5, 2011, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Ind., with his family at his side.
At Bill's request, his body was donated to Indiana University of Medicine.
A memorial celebration of his life will be held from 3:30-5:30 September 12 at Elm Street Christian Church in Olney.
Bill was born to Roy and Mildred Travous on January 17, 1932, in Noble.
He served in the United States Air Force from 1952 -1972. During this time he served as a Master Sergeant on the Presidential Flight Group of Air Force One and Air Force Two under three U. S. Presidents. Upon his retirement from the U.S.A.F. he went on to serve as Security for the United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. After returning home to Olney, he worked for East Richland school system and was a Postal Mail Carrier for Olney for 15 years before retiring. Bill enjoyed collecting old cars and walking canes. Those who knew him knew how infectious his laugh was and oh, how he could tell a story!
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 59 years, Naomi; son, Tim and wife, Lori, of Olney; daughter Lisa Brimage and husband, Gary, of West Columbia, Texas; his grandchildren, Timothy Travous Jr. and wife, Dustann, Matthew Travous and companion, Donna Browning, Misty Taphorn and husband, Dan, Nicole Mason and fiancé, Dustin Maxey, Gary Brimage Jr. and wife, Maria, Alisha Klehm and husband, Kevin, and Jared Brimage; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Brett, Jessie and Sara Brimage, Kaylyn and Kyla Klehm; brother, Bob Travous and wife, Ruth; sister-in-law, Bonnie and husband, Lynden Balding; brother-in-law, Frank Wade Jr. and wife, Monnie; brother-in-law, David Wade and wife, Barbara; brother-in-law, Roger Wade and wife, Peggy; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mildred; two sisters, Betty Lincoln and Norma Travous; nephew, Robert Wade; and great-grandson, Zakk Brimage.
Memorials may be made to American Heart Association.
Buried:
At Bill's request, his body was donated to Indiana University of Medicine.
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