Carl M. Travillion
June 23, 1937 ~ April 14, 2012
Travillion, Carl Mark, 74, business consultant, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Memorial Service, 11 a.m., Friday, April 20, Pathway Church, 2001 N. Maize Rd. Carl was born on June 23, 1937 in McKinney, TX. He attended Tulsa University and then served his country in the U.S. Army. He married Nancy Cole on June 11, 1961 and together they began raising a family. In 1962, he started a sales career with NCR in Tulsa and later became Director of Product Management at the Wichita plant. In the mid 80s, he created a management consulting firm and continued working until shortly before his death. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, restoring old cars and was a collector of arts and antiques. Carl will be greatly missed but certainly never forgotten. Preceded in death by parents, Doyle and Sara (Chapman); brother, Doyle. Survivors: wife, Nancy; daughters, Kerri Denno (Alan) of North Newton, Kristi Graham (Bill) of Wichita, Kami Gillespie (Tim) of Rome, GA; 8 grandchildren; sister, Patty Bendt of Pekin, IL. Downing Lahey Mortuary West.
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Carl worked with our small company as a consultant and advisor for quite a while when the ecomony had a downturn and we had to make some tough decisions. Carl’s insight and experience helped us through these tough times. We developed a very good relationship with Carl through this process and enjoyed working with him. We are sorry to hear of his passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember Uncle Carl telling me and my sisters the story of the ‘thumbpecker.’ We were so little and half believed that it was true – that the thumbpecker was going to ride on the front wheel of our car all the way home after a visit at mamas and papas! We have many great memories from when we were younger. All our love to you Aunt Nancy, Kerri, Kristi, and Kami!
Worked with and for Carl over serveral years. A great influence on my career.