Travis Avant Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Travis Avant (Tupelo, Mississippi), born in Newton, Alabama, who passed away on April 15, 2022, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Travis Avant to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Floyd Avant and Louise Blackmon Avant; his wife Ellen Sexton Avant; and his siblings, Kenneth Avant and Mildred Avant Grimes.

He is survived by: his sister Margarette Avant Grimes (Jimmy) of Ozark Alabama; his brother-in-law Mike Sexton (Joni) of Ottumwa, Iowa; his caregiver James Shelton (Shirley) of Tupelo; Elizabeth Garvin (Patrick), Russum and Cooper. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Harvest Fund, 300 N Church St, Tupelo, MS 38801.