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Arthur Ray Travis

By T.J. Woodward

Arthur Ray Travis, 92, passed away on May 12, 2014. He was born on December 22, 1921 in Elmira Heights, NY to the late Floyd and Leona Travis.  Arthur married Doris Bauer on August 25, 1943 and enjoyed 55 years of marriage until Doris passed away in 1998.  He is also preceded in death by his son Arthur Travis Jr.

Arthur was a Pearl Harbor Survivor, who went on to spend 20 years in the Navy and retired as a Chief Petty Officer.  Following his Navy retirement, he was a road crew worker for the State of New York which he also retired from.

He is survived by his sons; Terry (Mary) Travis of South Bend, IN,  John (Diane) Travis of Ruby, MI and Jeff (Tina) Travis of Indian Trail, NC; daughter-in-law Linda Travis of Newport, NC, along with 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. 

Friends and family are invited to call from 6 to 7 PM on Wednesday May 28, 2014 at the Marley Funeral Home, LLC.  135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011 with a Masonic Funeral Ceremony following at 7 PM.  An 11:00AM Funeral Service will be held at the Johnsonburg United Methodist Church, 3025 Route 98, Varysburg, NY 14167. There will be a Graveside Service with Military Honors at the Johnsonburg Cemetery where he will be laid to rest.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in memory of Arthur to the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument  1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, HI 96818. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

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