Courtland L. Traver, Jr., of Williamsburg, died March 30, 2014, at the age of 78.
Upon graduating from the University of Connecticut, Mr. Traver entered the Naval Aviation School in Pensacola, Fla. and flew planes and helicopters off aircraft carriers. He later entered the University of Georgetown in Washington to study law and, while in law school, flew the police helicopter in Washington. He later gave up flying to practice law full time.
He was a partner at McGuire Woods until his retirement in 2000 when he and his wife, Jerri, moved to Williamsburg. He then taught law for two years at the College of William & Mary.
He was born Sept. 20, 1935, in Hartford, Conn. and is survived by his wife, Jerri Traver; son, Courtland L. Traver, III; daughters, Amy Traver Nelson and Kimberly Anne Traver; stepsons, Dennis M. Nease and Robert D. Nease; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2014, at the Williamsburg Community Chapel, 3899 John Tyler Hwy, Williamsburg.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to your favorite charity in his honor.
Online condolences may be offered at www.nelsencares.com.
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