William Allan Travis

Alta and Charles, I am so sorry to hear about your loss.It was a great shock to me. I thought the world of your son. He had such a kind heart and was always willing to help anyone in need. In fact,he got me through so many hard times in my life and I can’t imagine how I will get through them without him. I have known him for nearly 14 years and no matter how much time would pass between our conversations, we could always pick up right where we left off. I am certain that God created such a wonderful person to be his helper. God gave us this strong hearted man who helped many people for 31 years and now he has brought his angel home. He will still watch over us and keep us safe. He will guide us when we need him. He has no more worry, no more pain and no more troubles. His spirit will soar now more than ever before. In my heart, he will always be loved and never forgotten.

Words can’t possibally say on how much we all miss you. Your friends and family, we all miss you. You helped me so much over these past 10 years. No matter how upset I was or what you always found a way to cheer me up. You were the type of person that would do anything for your friends. And that is rare. The memories that I have will never fade because you made them memorable. I know now that you are in a better place and you are with the Lord. So watch over us and keep smileing. And I will see you when the Lord calls upon me. But untill then I will always rember all the times we shared. Joe DeFilippis

ALTA, CHUCK, AND CHARLES, SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM PLAYING WITH JASON IN LITTLE LEAGUE. WHAT A WONDERFUL LAD HE WAS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. LOVE JERRY HAMILL

Dear Alta, Charles, Mike and family; Deepest Sympathy expressions to your family from ours. It comes to me as a great shock because we all grew up together in the church and we all so close in age. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Love, Michelle (Shuma) Panepucci & family (First Christian Church, Weirton)

Alta, Chuck, Charles, Sheila & Family, We are so sad and sorry to learn of the passing of Billy. You have our deepest sympathy. Bertha & Martha

Dear Alta and Charlie so sorry to hear about your son,my heart go out to both of you I know your son had been sick along time.Rest assured he is free of all illness and pain and in a much better place.May God be with you both.To Alta my classmate and Charlie my work buddy. I will continue to pray for your sanity. Love JoAnn

bill was my best friend for 13 years,we looked after each other and stuck together through thick and thin.i’ve had some of the best times of my life with bill,we watched world series,super bowls,went to concerts,tackled the club scene,traveled,double dated numerous times,you name it.in a dark world where true friends seem to be the acception rather than the rule,bill was the real deal.i know that when bill died,a part of me died with him. bill was a devoted son,brother,uncle,nephew,cousin,and true friend to many.when one was in the graces of the travis household,you were made to feel like a part of the family as opposed to a house guest.i was fortunate enough to have spent the evening with bill and his father chuck at their home on eve of bill’s passing.we laughed,carried on,talked about future plans and ambitions etc.. i plan on continuing to pursue and achieve my goals,i know i won’t hear or see him but he’ll see me just the same. bill had spent years battling a health condition that would have made lesser men bitter and left them wallowing in self pitty but not bill,he strived to make the best out of life and pursued his dream of becoming a professional umpire with a dedication that few could understand. i know that it is obvious to those of us who were truly close to him that this devastating loss can in no way be sugarcoated or ever forgotten in this lifetime but from my standpoint,the closest thing to a consoulation would be the knowledge of knowing that when our individual journeys on this earth are over,wether it be 24 hours,1 month,3 years,or 50 years,he will be there with god and our other lost loved ones to greet us at the gates of heaven and we will be reunited for all eternity.i love ya buddy frank there will be some good times,there will be some bad, but always remember the fun ya had. b. preston 1975