Donald Lee Travis' Obituary
Obituary
Mr. Donald Lee Travis, 82, of Frederick, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022 in the comfort of his own home. He was the husband of Carolyn Travis. They were married for 61 years.
Born December 20, 1939, in Grafton, W. VA, Donald was the son of the late Sherman and Bernice Travis. He served in the Army Reserves, C-Company 739th Tank Battalion, Grafton, W. VA from 1956-1958. Mr. Travis was employed as a Frederick City Police Officer for 24 years. He served as a civilian with the Frederick City Police for 6 years.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Travis, of Frederick; sons, Robert Travis, of Waynesboro and Stephen Travis and his wife, Diane, of Frederick; 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Travis was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Jean Maxon; brothers, Charles "Bud" Travis; William Travis; daughter-in-law, Kimberly Travis; and grandson, Billy Travis.
The family will receive friends on Monday, February 14, 2022 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Resthaven Funeral Home & Community Center, 9501 B Catoctin Mountain Hwy. in Frederick. A funeral service will follow at 12:30 PM, with interment in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Floral tributes are welcome.
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