Just found out today. So very thankful that our paths crossed a few years ago and we got to meet at your house with Julie. I am one of the Thrower descendants that lives in Oklahoma. Loved reading his stories on his blog. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are losing too many precious people.

I am sad to learn of the passing of Travis. I just recently heard this. I worked closely with Travis in the Internal Services Department at Los Angeles County and worked with him every day during the last four years before he retired.  As others have said, he was indeed a quick wit and a wonderful person. He was especially proud of his family and talked often of what they were doing. My sincerest condolences to the Williams family.

I met Travis in Pensacola, Fl when we were both 19, doing some training for the Navy Reserve.  My parents lived in Norfolk, Va and when he was stationed there, he'd visit them.  I reconnected with him on Facebook only five short years ago and before he got sick, we'd have long, twisted, funny email exchanges that I thought would go on for many years.  It was not to be.  He was a special guy and my heart goes out to his friends and family.

My cousin Travis, how I will miss him.  He was a special person and such a real character.  He could always see the funny side of something and the irony of situations.  He placed the highest of values on his family and was so proud of their accomplishments.  He also valued and studied his family's history.  I'll never forget the Townsend family reunion that he helped organize. That was a one-of-a-kind event that made many fond memories.  I always appreciated his writing, what a gift.  My family and I send our sincerest sympathy to Peggy, Karin and Kyle.

Travis worked for me when he was employed with the Riverside Sheriff's Department. I just had this notice forwarded to me today.  I was a Chief Deputy at the time.  Travis was a very special person, both as an employee and as a person.  He did a GREAT job for us in the Riverside Sheriff's Communications Center. He was a special friend also.  I have always remembered Travis for his wit and humor also.  He is in a much better place now and one day we will all be re-united with him.  I am Roger M. Denman, Retired Undersheriff, Riverside Sheriff's Department.

Ive lived next to travis for about 38 years,watched his family grow ,he will be missed here .

I have known Travis for about 40 years; we first met when we worked at police department dispatching probably in 1972. Travis was a dispatcher and I was an analyst writing a communication manual for the Garden Grove Police Department. 

Over the years we both changed jobs several times but kept seeing each other through work. In the 1980's Travis was the communication manager for Anaheim Police Department and I was the comm. manager for the Fire Department dispatch center. So we met and talked on the phone several times per week dealing with work issues. 

We became good friends and spent time together camping and traveling. He was always fun to be around with his quick wit and sense of humor. We had a lot of good times telling jokes and laughing over a beer.

With profound sadness, I bid farewell to my friend.  Beginning as teenaged pen-pals, our friendship spanned over 50 years as we shared the events of our lives.  He met life head-on with humour and quick wit in his unique Travis-style.  Our last visit in March 2012 was bitter-sweet and I am so glad we had that time together.  I will miss him.
Lynne Egan (Gibsons, British Columbia, Canada)

I got to know the family due to Karin's Irish Dancing & discovered where Karin got her quick wit from - her dad,Travis. He was funny, smart, caring & always had a twinkle of mischief in his eyes. Even when I'd call the house & he'd answer the phone, the one liner's would start & I will miss him. I'm sure God is having a good chuckle over the fact that Travis is wonderful & funny.

I met Travis when we moved in across the street in 2004. Travis was always there to lend a tool, or advice. A favorite memory is him sharing his map of the area back when it was all orange groves. The framed map showed a square where each building was. Probably 20 in a 20 mile radius. He also taught me to see the Space Station. I never thought would be possible. He was out looking into the early evening sky and pointed out a streaking reflection of the space station flying by. Many more good times will be missed. Rest in Peace my friend.

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Travis Allen Williams

November 2, 1948 – May 26, 2013

Westminster Memorial Park and Mortuary

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