Travis L. Williams age 33 passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 5, 2016 at his home. He was born on May 5, 1983 in Columbus to Tracey and Dawn (Balfanz) Williams. Travis attended Columbus High School, then went to work in the construction trade where he enjoyed working with his hands. Being meticulous in everything he approached, Travis could fix almost anything. He enjoyed the outdoors and fishing. Travis loved his kids dearly and the time he spent with them. Survivors include his son Trey and daughter Taylor; father Tracey (Jeri) Williams of Columbus; mother Dawn Balfanz of Columbus; a sister Alyssa Slack of Columbus; a step sister Stacy Knobloch; paternal grandmother Becky Williams of DeForest; maternal grandmother Carol Balfanz of Columbus; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother Tobin in 1996, paternal grandfather Rex Williams and maternal grandfather Ron Balfanz. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 A.M., with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M., on Friday, August 12, 2016 at the COLUMBUS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Columbus. Sandra Schieble will officiate. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Jensen Funeral & Cremation, Columbus. Memorials may be directed to the Farmers & Merchants Union Bank in Columbus, where a fund has been established on behalf of his children.