Oakland, California
Benjamin Travis, Sr., Resident of Oakland, CA Born on April 1, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York, passed away in Oakland, California on May 2, 2011, at age 79. Beloved husband of Anne (n‚e Fredd), father of Bennea, Ben Jr., and Freddy (deceased). Fond grandpa of Aaron, Gabrielle, Travis, Vernon and...
Read MoreI never met my great grandmothers brother (Benjamin) but all the stories I heard of him is awesome! I´m going to go see who gets his award on 04-06 and hope that I have a good time and have a lot of good vibes
Alani
March 08, 2024 | Family
Ann and family sorry for your loss. Bennie was a good man and great cousin.
Edwin Clarke
May 11, 2011 | Danbury, CT
My prayers go to the Travis Family. God be with you.
Robyn Mondy
May 09, 2011 | Hercules, CA
Uncle Benny, I know you're up there now partying with Horace, Glenn and Freddy, as well as other beloved family and friends. We'll keep your spirit alive within us.
Mary Travis
May 09, 2011 | MO
Remember, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil...you are with me...comfort me."(ps23:4) The Lord will be with you during this time of grief and beyond, trust Him and Lean on Him.
Cassandra Clarke-Belgrave (daughter of Benjamin Franklin Clarke)
May 09, 2011
I love you Grandpa! Thank you for everything you taught us and instilled in us! While you will be sorely missed, your legendary character and dedication to your community and your people will live on in all of us. I am so proud to have had such an influential presence in my life.
Gabrielle Travis
May 09, 2011 | Oakland, CA
I love you Uncle Benny! I am grateful that you were able to see me get ordained and be here for the beginning of my ministry. Your commitment to education has been a gift to our family that will last for generations to come! Thank you for your frank words and infectious laugh! You will be missed! ~Shareka
Shareka Newton
May 08, 2011 | Brooklyn, NY
I just wanted to add my voice to the chorus of folks who have spoken so highly about Judge Travis.
I never had the chance to appear before him, but he served with my father on the bench, Judge Henry Ramsey Jr. Judge Travis will be missed. He gave me plenty of good advice and was one of the most down to earth people that served on the Alameda County Superior Court.
He was very close to Judge Horace Wheatley and I would always enjoy their company at the original Sweet...
Charles Ramsey
May 07, 2011 | El Cerrito, CA
i love you grandpa and i am grateful that i had to spend 18 years having you as my grandfather although i couldn't be there. i want you to know you still live on in my heart. always and forever ashley audrey anne marie daniel.
ashley daniel
May 07, 2011 | Rancho Cucamonga, CA