Travis B. Gilliland, 91 years old of Kenosha, WI passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at his home. He was born July 5, 1932, in Greenwood Springs, Monroe County, MS, the son of the late Gurley and Reba (Faulkner) Gilliland. He grew up on the family farm in Mississippi and traveled north to find work at Nash Motors, Kenosha in 1950. Travis retired from Chrysler (American Motors Corporation) as a gauge repairman in 1991 after 40 years of service. He also worked 10 years at Pepsi-Co. Travis proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged after two years. In 1952, he married Rosemary Fisher in Kenosha, WI. They had two sons, Tracy and Greg, and were later divorced. His hobbies included gardening, hunting and fishing. He was also sure to make it to his daily 3:00 p.m. bar time. Survivors include his son, Tracy (Terri) Gilliland of Kenosha, WI; grandchildren, Tiffany Gilliland, TJ Gilliland, Stacy (Darin) Gilliland-Gaza and Jenna Gilliland; five great grandchildren, Auriana, Tain, Jaya, River and Sage. In addition to his parents, Travis was preceded in death by his son, Gregory J. Gilliland; his friend, Anna Wladkowski; his former wife, Rosemary (Fisher); and siblings, Clinton Gilliland, Leona Gilliland, Imogene Gilliland, Roy Gilliland, Mady Gilliland, and Verlon Gilliland. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Proko Funeral Home. Funeral services will commence at 1:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Interment with military honors will follow in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park, Somers, WI. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to Hospice Alliance, 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd., Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 or Society’s Assets Scholarship Fund, 5200 Washington Avenue, Ste 225, Racine, WI 53406, in his memory. Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Travis’sOnline Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Mike Fischer
April 26, 2024
Uncle Travis had a real zest for life. Always lots of fun to be around. Loved the stories he had.
Jon Lyons
April 24, 2024
As Chaplain for the American Legion Post 21 and the Sons of The American Legion Squadron 21 in Kenosha Wisconsin, I’d like to say thank you for your service and God bless you, your family, and your friends. You’re all in my prayers. Just remember he was a gift from God and knowing him was even a bigger gift. 🙏🏻🫡
Maureen Orth-cox
April 23, 2024
Rest in Peace Uncle Travis. You always made me laugh and you were there for me so many times that meant the world to me! You had the best garden of anyone I know! I will never forget that hot pepper you talked me into eating! I will miss you and I love you ! Give everyone up there a hug from me! Now, get those Cubs back on track!