Gene Travis
1939 - 2024
From the Apr 23, 2024 e-EditionMcKENZIE, TENN. - Graveside services for Gene Travis will be announced at a later time.
Mr. Gene Travis, 85, died Tuesday April 16, 2024, at Forest Cove Nursing Home, Jackson. He was a mechanic for the TENN. State Highway Dept. McKenzie and was in the TENN. National Guard. He was born in Weakley Co. on March 11, 1939 to Clint and Mabel Blaylock Travis.
He is survived by his son, Clay Travis of McKenzie and two grandsons, Lucas Travis and Chase Travis.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Lois Jean Travis and a brother Donald Travis.
If you need further assistance please call Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home 731-352-4848 or visit our website at brummittmckenziefuneralhome.com.
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