Travis L. Durham, 90, of Sour Lake, died Thursday, August 4, 2016, at Christus Hospital-St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. He was born on August 20, 1925, to Emma Sturrock Durham and Sam Durham, in Corrigan. Mr. Durham was a United States Army veteran, having served during World War II and was a Prisoner Of War.
Survivors include his wife, Odell Durham; daughter, Rita Dail Durham Barnes of Trinity; son, Andrew Travis Durham and his wife, Denise, of Cheek; daughter, Darla Griffin and her husband, Calvin, of Sour Lake; son, Daniel Lonnie Durham and his husband, Daniel, of Liberty; daughter, Stacy Evans Bernard of Beaumont; and son, Lex Evans of Sour Lake; nineteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family who enriched his life.
A gathering of Mr. Durham’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Saturday, August 6, 2016, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 7, 2016, at First Baptist Church of Sour Lake, 765 6th Street, Sour Lake. His interment will follow at Guedry Cemetery, Batson.
Memorial contributions may be made to M.D. Anderson Cancer Research Hospital, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030.
