Travis Lanier Moon, age 76, of Lavonia passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital.
A lifelong resident of Franklin County, he was born January 3, 1945, the son of the late Charles and Eva Nell (Franks) Moon. He was a graduate of Lavonia High School and Clemson University. He was a retired educator, having served Franklin County children as a teacher, head football coach, and county school superintendent. Before retiring, he served as an elementary school principal in Banks County for several years. He was a past member of the Lavonia Lions Club and the Lavonia Jaycees. Mr. Moon was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, where he has served as deacon, Sunday School teacher, and choir member.
He is survived by his wife: Peggy Isbell Moon; son & daughter-in-law: Chris & Stacia Moon; daughter & son-in-law: Charity & Vance Henry; grandchildren: Kirby Moon, Connor Irvin, Ally Rose Moon, Alexandria Henry, Eli Henry, and Riley Moon; brother & sister-in-law: Louie & Diane Moon; sister & brother-in-law: Vernelle & Jerry Stratton; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 29, 2021 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Goss, Mr. Jeff Davis, and Rev. John Mark Cooling officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Travis' memory to the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Building Fund or the Michael J. Fox Foundation (www.michaeljfox.org).
Those in attendance are reminded to wear masks and adhere to social distancing and all public health guidelines. To sign the online guest register and leave personal condolences to the family, please visit stricklandfh.com.
Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia is in charge of the arrangements.