Travis Bourgeois

Salem, Arkansas Travis Bourgeois Travis Bourgeois, 80, of Salem, Arkansas, was born on August 2, 1932, in Raccourci Island, Louisiana, son of Landry "Son " Jules and Zelma Mary (Breau) Bourgeois. He departed this life on January 24, 2012, at his home. Travis was united in marriage to Nellie Irene Kimble on June 2, 1956, in Lettsworth, Louisiana. He retired from the United States Air Force after 22 years as a Master Sergeant, serving in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Travis was a lifetime member of the Salem VFW Post #9777 where he served as past commander and where many people enjoyed his "cajun" cooking and he was a member of St. Mary of the Mount Catholic Church in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas. Travis is survived by his wife Nellie Bourgeois of Salem, Arkansas; one daughter, Karen Sue Bourgeois of Salem, Arkansas; three sisters, Phyllis Beeching of Salem, Arkansas, Patricia Leblanc of Morganza, Louisiana, and Pam Roberts of Morganza, Louisiana; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Landry "Son" and Zelma Bourgeois, two sons, Blane and Wayne Bourgeois, two brothers, Larry and Gary Bourgeois, and one sister, Sheila Osiecki. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at a later date. Barker Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Salem VFW Post #9777, Salem, AR 72576