Brian Kenneth Travis was born July 24th, 1976 in Trenton, MO to Judy Travis and the late Frank Travis. He grew up on a farm as the youngest of 4 boys, he was active in FFA while he was growing up. He graduated from Princeton High School and attended the University of Missouri where he graduated with a degree in Ag Business. While in college he was a member of Alpha Gamna RHO. Brian met his wife Mindy in Columbia where they enjoyed running and biking together on the MKT Trail, this trail was where Brian proposed to Mindy.
He continued on to get his Masters degree in Safety from Central Missouri State. Mindy and Brian were married in Columbia, MO on May 10th, 2003. They then moved to Nebraska the same year so Brian could pursue his Ag Safety career. In Nebraska they raised their three children, Brianne, Matthew, and Molly.
He enjoyed being active and competed in many races, half marathons, triathlons, and iron man events. Even while living the last 21 years in Husker territory, Brian was still a loud and proud Mizzou fan. He enjoyed cheering on the Tigers, Royals, and the Chiefs. While he loved his college and pro teams, nothing came close to cheering on his kids. Cheering Brianne on as she is running, traveling and coaching Matthew with baseball and hockey, and sharing sideline talks and banter with Molly were his favorite things. We also know he enjoyed every father daughter dance recital more than he would ever admit. His smile will never be forgotten as it filled a room.
His departure leaves a legacy of warmth, kindness, and unfillable void in many lives, yet they find comfort in the memories and everlasting love they shared. He leaves behind his wife Mindy, children Brianne (19), Matthew (16), Molly (9), two pets (Zoey and Cocoa), mother Judy Travis of Columbia, MO, brothers Jeff who is married to Cary Travis of Mexico, MO, Tim who is married to Cindy Travis of Independence, MO, Todd Travis of St. Louis, MO along with cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, December 28th at the Roper and Sons South Chapel (40th and Yankee Hill). Family will be present to greet at 1:00pm, one hour prior the service start time. Refreshments following the service.
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