Travis Tallent
Travis Ryan Tallent, 33, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville, with his uncle, Bob Jones officiating. Burial was in Straley Cemetery in Adamsville.
Travis lived a life marked by love, laughter and generosity. His heart was as big as his smile. He was always ready to care for others with unmatched kindness and compassion.
Travis was born May 9, 1991, in Killeen. He grew up in Gatesville and graduated from Gatesville High School in 2009.
In 2010, he moved to Austin with his cousins Christiane and Courtney and worked for 10 years at Peoples Pharmacy. As manager, he looked out for his employees as a trusted mentor.
He later changed his career path to nursing to focus on patient care. He graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Texas State University in December of 2021. He was pinned as a Registered Nurse in May of 2023 from the University of Texas and was working toward his master’s degree as a Nurse Practitioner. While attending UT, he worked at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin.
A man of incredible wit, Travis had a unique gift for finding humor in everyday life. His laughter was infectious, and his ability to bring joy to those around him was truly remarkable. Whether through a clever joke or lighthearted story, he knew how to lift spirits.
But beyond his humor, Travis was a deeply caring soul. He had a way of making everyone feel seen and valued, offering a listening ear, a helping hand or a shoulder to lean on whenever needed. His love for his family, friends and patients was evident in every action, and he found joy in the simple act of caring for others.
Though his time with us was far too short, the impact Travis made will last a lifetime. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, laughter and sass that will forever be cherished by those who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Shelba Jones, Darrell Jones, Gilma Jones and Donald Tallent; aunt, Rosemary Jones; and cousin Mason Van Zandt.
Travis is survived by his parents, Kim and Jason Mc-Donald and Donovon Tallent; grandparents Jeanne Tallent and Larry C. and Lou McDonald; brother Landon Tallent and wife Renee; sisters Morgan Tallent and Jaymie Breckenridge and husband Ethan; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Memorials may be made in Travis’s honor to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, AFSP Central Texas at https://afsp.org/chapter/ central-texas.
