
Buford ‘Travis’ Basham

Buford ‘Travis’ Basham
Buford “Travis” Basham, who was born in Grandview, Texas on Feb. 1, 1939, passed away on Jan. 7, 2025, in Houston, Texas surrounded by his loved ones. He was 85 years of age.
Travis proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1964. He was a certified public accountant and business owner after earning his bachelor’s degree at SMU. He recently received his 50-year continuous member award at TXCPA.
Travis was proud to spend his entire career in the oil and gas industry. In 1988, Travis co-founded a private oil and gas acquisition company. He loved chasing deals. He was well known for combining a common-sense approach with technical acumen.
He loved God and his family with all of his heart. He enjoyed classic cars, fishing and hunting, and spending time at his ranch. Travis and Peggy met in middle school in Venus, Texas, then reconnected as young adults. They shared many adventures together after getting married in 1968, and raised their children in Boerne, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kermit and Frances Basham; and two brothers, Dwaine Basham and Malcolm Basham.
Travis is survived by Peggy Garner Basham, his wife of 57 years; one sister, Lleta (Ken) Scoggins; one daughter (Anne) Cheri Basham; one son, Bryan Travis (Kelly Kirby) Basham; three grandchildren, Haley Catherine, Emily Anne and Avery Lynn; and many other family and friends.
Travis will be forever missed as a man of loyalty, integrity, humility and generosity. His love and devotion as a husband, brother, father and grandfather will be cherished unconditionally. We rejoice that he will find warmth in the Lord’s embrace and forever rest in peace.
A memorial service is to be conducted at 2 p.m. on Feb. 8, 2025, at Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 11140 Greenbay Street in Houston, where the Rev. John Stephens, senior pastor, is to officiate. Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a reception in the Upper Room at the church.
For those unable to attend the service in-person, virtual attendance may be accessed by visiting Mr. Basham’s online memorial tribute at GeoHLewis.com and selecting the “Join Livestream” icon on the service section.
While there, you may also share fond memories and words of comfort and condolence with his family by selecting the “Add a Memory” icon.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be directed to the Cuero Livestock Show, by visiting online at www. cuerofriarag.com.