Dec 18, 1970 – Aug 1, 2015
Troy B. Travis, 44, was born on December 18, 1970 in Omaha, Nebraska to James Travis and Estella Guliford. He graduated from Benson High School in 1989, where he excelled in athletics. Many claim (including Troy himself…) that he was the best athlete to have come out of Omaha. Troy received his Associates degree from Independence Community College. One of the highlights of his football career was playing arena football for 7 years, 4 of which he played quarterback for Omaha Beef Indoor Football League.
Following college, Troy worked as a Correctional Officer for Douglas County Corrections. Thereafter, he worked on the security team for Fontenelle Elementary and later Benson High School for a total of 12 years with the Omaha Public School District. Additionally, he was an assistant football coach for Benson High. Troy was a dedicated hard worker and he loved working at his alma mater.
Troy “Little Buddha” was a member of the ZAC Riders Motorcycle Club, a national organization based out of Omaha. Riding his motorcycle was a great passion of his and he loved spending time at the Club with his fellow riders. Besides his love and commitment to the Zac Riders, his greatest joy in life was spending time with his daughter, Troi, and fiancé, Julie. Troy and Troi enjoyed going to the park together, eating pancakes, playing soccer, taking pictures of her and spending quality time together. She was his pride and joy, his heart. His absence will be sorely felt for Troi for years to come but he lives on in her personality and her same love of life
To say Troy loved his community would be an understatement. He mentored and coached hundreds if not thousands of Benson and Omaha youth. He instinctively understood the significance of building positive relationships with young people and it came naturally to him. Friends and family will miss his genuine concern for others, his contagious positivity, the way he helped people through tough times, his nicknames for everyone, his big smile, fun-loving style and humor. Troy was so generous with his attention to others. He never wanted to see anyone struggle and would move any mountain to help people. Troy was one of those unique and rare individuals who made everybody feel like somebody special
Troy is survived by his 6 yr. old daughter, Troi Travis; Parents: James Travis Sr. (Elaine), & Estella Guliford (Alonzo); Brothers: James Travis, Jr., Brian Travis, Kevin Williams, & Cedric Williams; Sisters: Theresa Henry, Sherri Sullivan, Andrea Scott (June), & KeOnna Williams; Many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins; Nieces and Nephews: Marcus, Marie, Terry, Camron, Jaynelle, Jaeshawn, Imoni, Kali, Kevin Jr., KaVon; Fiancé Julie Mason.
Visitation will be Friday, Aug 7 at Benson High School from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral service is Sat, Aug 8 at Salem Baptist Church 9 AM 3131 Lake Street in Omaha. Internment at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha, Ne.
Roeder Funeral Home 4932 Ames Ave, Omaha, NE
Troy was always one of my guys at the Douglas County Correctional Center. We would get off work, play basketball, and then cook out at his place. It’s been 20 years since I left Omaha. Just wish I could have spoke with him one more time.
I am sorry for the loss of troy i remember the first day i met troy it was they very first day i attended Benson and i was late to class and he saw me in the hallway and asked if i was ok and if i was lost he escorted me to class and ever since that day we became good friends he’s like a father i never had i could always go to Troy when i was in trouble he will be deeply missed
Dear Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear loved one and send you my sincere condolences. May you find comfort from God’s word at Revelation 21:3,4. Heartfelt prayers are with you and your family.
I went to Benson with Troy and he was so crazy and annoying! He loved to meddle! I think he loved it almost as much as he did sports. To his family you are all in our prayers and may God continue to strengthen and keep you as ONLY HE can and will.
Sherri and your entire Family our Deepest sympathy. So sorry to hear about Troy we all.grew up together.Stay strong and may God Bless you All.
I remember when I first met you, you were working security at Howard Kennedy Elementary and I worked at HeadStart there. You were so nice and once you found out who my husband (Ron Jones) was you treated me like I was family because you and him were good friends. My daughter (A’tiana Jones) attended Benson High last year for the first semester of her freshman year and you looked out for her amongst other kids that went there. They all looked up to you, you were quite the role model to them. This was all a shock to my family, but we are praying for your daughter and the rest of your family’s strength during this difficult time. “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning….”
R.I.H. Troy, you will be missed.
Troy was bigger than life. As a substitute teacher he always gave me a big “What’s going on, easy money?” every time I walked through the door. Benson will be less because of his demise. Enjoy getting to know my brother Pud in Glory until the Lord let’s me join you. Much love- Mr. K
You will be truly missed you was always there for the kids at benson and such a role model for all those kids you were truly blessed and now looking down on us you will be missed