Background
Travis, Murray William was born on August 6, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Frank Douglas and Laura Jessie (Gunter) Travis.
Travis, Murray William was born on August 6, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Frank Douglas and Laura Jessie (Gunter) Travis.
Bachelor, Trinity University, San Antonio, 1953. Master of Divinity, McCormick Theological Seminary, 1957. Doctor of Ministry, McCormick Theological Seminary, 1979.
Pastor, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Oak Lawn, Illinois, 1956-1960; pastor, Northminster Presbyterian Church, Amarillo, Texas, 1960-1967; pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Tulia, Texas, 1967-1981; pastor, Sinton (Texas) Presbyterian Church, 1981-1986; pastor, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Abilene, Texas, since 1986. Moderator, Plains Presbytery, Texas Panhandle, 1967. Chairman numerous committees, Palo Duro Presbytery, Texas Panhandle, since 1972.
President Tulia Day Nursery, 1971-1973. Chairman United Fund Campaign, Tulia, 1975, Community Concerns, Sinton, 1984-1985. Member Tulia Rotary.
Married Jane Ella Brooks, September 2, 1952. Children: Douglas B., Jan Marie Travis Evans, Drew G., Kara K. Travis Wells, Karl B.