Travis Wayne Williams – Nov. 20, 1938 – July 12, 2026

Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Obituary, Fort Worth Report · July 22, 2026 · 1 min read

FORT WORTH – Travis Wayne Williams, 87, passed away on July 12, 2026. Graveside Service: 3 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2026, in Greenwood Memorial Park, 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Travis was born on Nov. 20, 1938, in Ralls, Texas, to Travis G. and Gearldine Williams. He graduate

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Travis Wayne Williams' passing leaves a void in the Fort Worth community, where he spent many years after graduating from Texas Wesleyan University. His career at Lockheed Martin, a major employer in the area, is a testament to the city's strong aerospace industry. As a resident of Fort Worth, Williams would have been familiar with the city's vibrant arts scene, which includes the Cultural District and Sundance Square. His family, including his son Stephen and granddaughter Maryhelen, will likely find comfort in the city's close-knit community. The graveside service at Greenwood Memorial Park will bring together friends and family to pay their respects to a man who called Fort Worth home for many years. The service, handled by Greenwood Funeral Home, is a reminder of the city's long-standing institutions that support residents through life's milestones.

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Category: arts · Published: July 22, 2026 · Source: Fort Worth Report · Reading time: 1 min

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Travis Wayne Williams – Nov. 20, 1938 – July 12, 2026

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