Travis James Harrison passed away June 30, 2020 at the age of 90. He was born July 10, 1929 in Bay City, Texas to the late Francis Thomas and Margaret Smith Harrison.

After graduating from Texas A & I, Travis served 2 years in the United States Army from 1952-54. He then returned to Bay City and joined his father and brothers in a rice and cattle operation. In 1957 he married Peggy Ann Nygard. Travis was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church. He also served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. In 1961, he was vote Outstanding Rice Farmer of the Year. He was affectionately known by his nephews and nieces as "Papa T", and lived by the mantra "Watch your pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves." Travis had a unique sense of humor and quick wit. He will be missed by his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife Peggy Nygard Harrison; brothers Percy (Marie), Vernon (Mabel) and Frank (Carmel); sisters Nellie Griffith (Joe), Christine Cook (Cyrus) and Vivian Wier (John).  He is survived by his son Stephen (Karen); daughter Diane Harrison; "great" friend Mary Anne Harrison; grandchildren Stephanie, Stacie and Savannah, and great-grandchildren Malori, Joseph, Kimberly, Liam, Raymond and Tallulah.

The family will receive friends and relatives beginning at 1:00pm Tuesday, July7, 2020 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Services will follow visitation at 2:00pm with Larry Harrison officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers are George Harrison, Hurschel Harrison, Mark West, Bryan Harrison, John Ashcraft and Charles Brookhouser. Honorary Pallbearers are Charles Harrison, Tommy Harrison, Vernon Harrison, David Harrison, Donald Cook and Chris Nygard.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his name to your charity of choice.