Ernest Vontress Travis

Ernest Vontress Travis obituary, Adrian, MI

Ernest Vontress Travis

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Ernest Travis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home - Adrian on Dec. 10, 2025.
Ernest Vontress Travis, age 88, Adrian, MI, passed away, December 5, 2025. Viewing & Visitation will be on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N. Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, December 12, 2025, at Warren AME Church, 915 Collingwood Blvd, Toledo, OH 43604, with Rev Dr. Otis Gordon officiating. The Family Hour will also be on Friday at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Military Honors will be performed by the U.S. Army Honor Guard. Burial will take place 11:00 AM Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Elmwood Cemetery, 1200 Elmwood Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48207. www.PurseFuneralHome.com

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Service

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Warren AME Church

915 Collingwood Blvd, Toledo, OH 43604

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Dec

12

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Warren AME Church

915 Collingwood Blvd, Toledo, OH 43604

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Dec

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Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Elmwood Cemetery

1200 Elmwood Avenue, Detroit, MI 48207

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Only 3 hours left for delivery to next service.