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1944
DIED
2008
Travis Wiley Obituary
Celebration of life: 4 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at historic Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 116 Elm Street.
Dr. George S. Willis III, pastor, officiating.
Travis was born May 31, 1944, to Hilton and Sadie Castle Wiley.
A graduate of historic I.M. Terrell in 1962 and Paul Quinn College, he was employed by the Fort Worth Independent School District. He received his early Christian education at Baker Chapel AME Church.
A loyal member of Allen Chapel AME Church, he had served as a trustee, male chorus and senior choir member, lay organization president, former musician for the Celestial Voices and youth choir and representative at countless conferences and biennial sessions.
He was preceded in death by his foster family, M.H., Michael, Douglas and Michael Davidson.
Survivors: His love of life is celebrated by his mother, Sadie Wiley; aunts, Bessie Marie Riggins, Thelma Crawford, Velma McDaniel, Geraldine Bennett; sisters of the heart, Genia Jenkins and Bishop Eunice Groves;nieces, Denerica Dunlap (Reginald), Monica Perkins (John), Karen Jackson (Greg), LaMonica Jenkins and Vicki Hopkins (Paul); nephews, Ralph Hightower (Tasha) and Maurice Hightower (Sylvia); adopted family, Charisse Gaiter, Shakeitha Hopkins, Kenneth Williams Jr. and Willie Williams; extended family, Russell and Aretha Livingston, Barbara DeBoise, Finis Smith, Bobby Webster, Evangelist Lusety Marshall; his Allen Chapel and Baker Chapel church families; and a host of other friends and former students.
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Memories and Condolences
for Travis Wiley
Melanie Bivens
June 27, 2008
Mr. Travis was a GREAT help when I started playing @ Historic Baker Chapel AME Church. To the Wiley family you are in my prayers and thoughts and I deeply regret that I could not attend the "Celebration" , but I know it was done in style.
Blessings,
Melanie C. Bivens
June 25, 2008
To The Wiley Family,
We would like to send our prayers. Mr. Wiley was a great teacher to us at S.S. Dillow and we extend our prayers to his family.
Kamatrice Hayes & Keyuntia Gentry
Susan Chavis
June 24, 2008
To the Wiley family:
We were saddened to hear of Travis' death. He had become a dear friend, co- worker (S.S. Dillow), and a real joy to be around. He was always willing to help where he could and he did have a way with words or could just give you a look and you knew exactly where he was coming from. He often refered to Andre (or "Dre" as he called him) as his baby brother and he was a brother to Andre. He will be missed.
Andre and Susan Chavis
Co-workers (S.S. Dillow Elem)
Evette Alford
June 23, 2008
to the Wiley Family,
I can remember Travis as a child growin up at Baker Chapel AME Church he was our musician for the A C Johnson Choir along with M. Davidson and was a close friend of Izen F Davidson he was a man with a strong voice and a good sense of humor. He will be missed.
THE Garnett's from the southside
Ruth Annie and Arthurlynn
Dale Moore
June 21, 2008
Our deepest sincere sympathy to Mr. Wiley's family. Dale & Maria Moore
Jack,Jr Bausley
June 21, 2008
To the family and friends of Travis, your memory will forever live on. I'm sorry for your loss.
Jack Bausley Jr
Jo Ann Lewis- Washington
June 19, 2008
To:Sadie,Bessie,Karen,
We the Lewis&Washington family are praying for you.Alway remember
IITIMOTHY4:6-8
Charisse Gaiter
June 19, 2008
Gone but never forgotten. We will always love you.
Barbara, Paul, Vickie & LaVon.
selma joan lister
June 19, 2008
Travis had a way with words. When he made a statement he was very clear when conveying his message. (It was what it was) I appreciate people like Travis because you did'nt have to guess about where you stood with him. He was a talented musician, and educator and his presence will be missed, but his spirit will live on forever.
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