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Travis Sherrod Obituary

Travis J. Sherrod, 55, a Llano Logistics employee, died early Tuesday, July 5, 2005, near Merkel after a highway accident.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday in W.W. Rix Chapel in Lubbock with Joe W. Burks officiating.

Mr. Sherrod was a Lubbock native. He was married to Kathy Fox Wilson in Las Vegas, Nev., on March 5, 1992. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had served as a police officer in Bowie. He was a lover of the outdoors, especially camping, and loved his his family and many friends.

His parents, T.J. and Minnie Sherrod and a sister, Nancy Sherrod, preceded him in death.

Survivors: His wife, Kathy; daughter, Tammy Wilson of Lubbock; son, Cody Sherrod of Hurst; sister, Linda Schroeder of Bedford; his special angel, Chelsea J.; and very special people, Melissa Murrah of Bedford and Chris, Hannah and Hunter Cockerell of Lubbock.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Star-Telegram on Jul. 8, 2005.

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Dave Walker

July 8, 2005

Was saddened to hear of Travis's accident. Know that the family of Paul Walker, a great-uncle has lifted it before the throne of Grace in prayer for peace and comfort in this time of loss.

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