Harry J. Travis, Sr.

Harry J. “Cecil” Travis Sr., 91 of West Chester, PA died of heart failure on Friday March 26, 2021 at his home.

Born May 11, 1929 in West Chester, PA he was the son of the late Charles E. Travis and the late Mary Kirlin Travis.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Doris L. Brehm Travis, three children: Harry Jr., Kathleen, and Mark; two grandchildren: Amanda Akana and her husband Cody, and Kyle Jones; three great grandchildren: Marley, Ryan and Avery; sister, Sr. Maria Francina Travis, IHM.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings, Charlie Travis, Frank Travis, John Travis, Edmund Travis, Mary McKenny, Sue Schavnis, Sr. Mary Imelda Travis, IHM and Margaret Travis Murphy. 

Harry graduated from St. Agnes High School in 1948. He served in the US Navy from 1948-1952 on the USS Pine Island during the Korean War. After the war, Harry graduated from Barbering School in 1955 and retired in 1970. He enjoyed telling the story that his profession had men taking their hat off for him. After barbering, Harry worked at Pepperidge Farm and retired in 1991.

He was a member of SS. Simon & Jude Church and a former member of St. Agnes Church.

In high school, Harry was an excellent athlete, playing baseball and basketball. He excelled in baseball so much that he was offered a tryout for the then Boston Braves. 

Harry loved talking to people and telling stories. Some of his favorite hobbies were fox hunting, fishing, watching the Phillies and Westerns. Harry also enjoyed raising championship beagles and won awards.

Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Saturday May 14, 2022 from 10-10:45am at the SS. Simon & Jude Church, 8 Cavanaugh Ct. West Chester, PA 19382 followed by his Funeral Mass at 11am. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery. 

Memorial Contributions may be made to: Camilla Hall Nursing Home c/o IHM Mission Advancement Office, 230 IHM Drive, Malvern, PA. 19355.

Arrangements by DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. 410 N. Church St. West Chester, PA 19380 610-696-1181; www.DellaFH.com