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Travis Tallent Obituary
Travis Tallent, age 33, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. He lived a life marked by love, laughter and generosity. His heart was as big as his smile. He was always ready to care for others with unmatched kindness and compassion.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Scott’s Funeral Home, with his uncle, Bob Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Straley Cemetery in Adamsville. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 10th at the funeral home. Funeral services will be livestreamed on this page.
Travis Ryan Tallent was born on May 9, 1991 in Killeen. He grew up in Gatesville and graduated from Gatesville High School in 2009. In 2010, he moved to Austin with his cousins Christiane and Courtney and worked for ten years at Peoples Pharmacy. As manager, he looked out for his employees as a trusted mentor. He later changed his career path to nursing to focus on patient care. He graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Texas State University in December of 2021. He was Pinned as a Registered Nurse in May of 2023 from the University of Texas and was working toward his master’s degree as a Nurse Practitioner. While attending UT, he was working at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin.
A man of incredible wit, Travis had a unique gift for finding humor in everyday life. His laughter was infectious and his ability to bring joy to those around him was truly remarkable. Whether through a clever joke or lighthearted story he knew how to lift spirits. But beyond his humor, Travis was a deeply caring soul. He had a way of making everyone feel seen and valued, offering a listening ear, a helping hand, or a shoulder to lean on whenever needed. His love for his family, friends and patients was evident in every action and he found joy in the simple act of caring for others. Though his time with us was far too short the impact that Travis made will last a lifetime. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, laughter, and sass that will forever be cherished by those who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Shelba Jones, Darrell Jones, Gilma Jones, Donald Tallent; aunt, Rosemary Jones; and cousin, Mason Van Zandt.
Travis is survived by his parents Kim and Jason McDonald, Donovon Tallent; grandparents, Jeanne Tallent, Larry C. and Lou McDonald; brother, Landon Tallent and wife, Renee; sisters, Morgan Tallent and Jaymie Breckenridge and husband, Ethan. Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made in Travis’s honor to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, AFSP Central Texas at American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, AFSP Central Texas at https://afsp.org/chapter/central-texas">https://afsp.org/chapter/central-texas
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2425 E. Main St., Gatesville, TX 76528
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