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BORN
1984
DIED
2004
Travis Blackwell Obituary
Funeral: 3 p.m. Saturday at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel, the Very Rev. Arch M. Hewitt officiating. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.
Travis was a competitive sportsman, active at a young age through high school. He loved sports. He always smiled a lot and you could see his zeal for life in his smile. Travis had a truly good heart. He was a beautiful person. May God bless and protect Travis, now and forever.
Survivors: Travis leaves behind his twin sister, Tessa; his young daughter, Kyrstyn; his mother, Laura and stepdad, Dan; his father, Bob in California; grandparents, Dorothy, Jennie, Arch and Gail; and numerous aunts, uncles, other family members and friends.
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for Travis Blackwell
Brandon Howland
June 2, 2005
Tessa,
I know you probably don't remember me, but that's okay, I wanted to write you anyways. It's ironic to me how when trials and tribulations arise, that's when we seem to doubt our faith and turn to other things, when in the Christian reality, those are the times we should rely on God the most. I believe you have a good head on your shoulders, and a Mighty God on your side and so I know you and your family will be okay, but I continue to pray for your comfort, strength, and future peace of mind. I joined the Air Force after high school, and didn't look back, but now hardly a day goes by when I don't wonder where my peers ended up. At least I can believe that one of them ended up in the right place. Life is so short that sometimes we concern ourself too much with it, rather than what is to come. I pray that you would seek the Lord fervently and pray without ceasing and get into His word so that He can speak to you and comfort you. Jesus is the Rock and upon Him you can stand. Trust the Lord, He WILL help you and your family through this, and I, among many others, will be on my knees in prayer for you Tessa. Like I said, you may not remember who I am, but at least you know that there are Christians out there who love you and share your love of Christ (although only recently were my eyes opened to the Gospel). He's watching over you, and so is your brother. He's at peace now and in a better place, a place flowing "with milk and honey." (Numbers 14:8)
Loving you as my own sister,
Brandon Howland (Allison) <> <
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ashley iker
June 1, 2005
i found out recently and i know its late but i wanted to send prayers and say may god be with your family.... ash
christopher Bishop
May 31, 2005
Hello everyone that is reading this I have know Travis just as long as anyone since we were @ in fact 18 years. We moved apart we were in second grade but maintained touch. I have nothing but good memories of Travis from us going to soccer games together to my dad hooking up his first nintendo. I will forever miss him and have a few tears for him every night i will always love him and his (our) family. Dan, Tessa, Laura I love you guys. ( I visit Travis about 1 or 2 a month and just talk) God Bless You All.
connie sockwell
December 11, 2004
The dearest and sweetest memories I have of my life are with Travis, Tessa, Laura and Dan. They were indeed some of the happiest times in my life. Memories of Ninja Turtles and two young boys who never had anything else on their minds other than having a great time with huge smiles on their faces all along the way. Travis hunting for crawdads covered head to toe in mud and then no clean shoes to wear for school. I cherish those memories and we hold you forever in our hearts. Our hearts are very heavy but I know we were blessed to have you in our families life. We will never forget your laugh and huge smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. God bless you Travis.
To Laura, Tessa and Dan,
May God watch over you and bless you with his strength and love.
We love you
Connie and Cole Sockwell
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Jerri White
December 7, 2004
At this time of the year, Seth and I are thinking of you and your family. We hope that you can get what joy you can from the season.
Jerri L. White (Seth's mom)
Cynthia Powers
September 17, 2004
Thinking of you at this sad time and wishing you comfort for your grief.
Uncle Roy & Aunt Carol Anderson
September 17, 2004
We are so glad to have had 20 wonderful years to be part of your life. You lived life to the fullest. To love you and to know you were wonderful gifts from God.
We will always live with your love, your caring and your wonderful smile. You will always be with us everyday and God will always let us share in that. We know that the peace and love of God are with you always.
Love,
Lauren
August 26, 2004
I only new Travis for like 5months but when I hung out with in those months he always made me laugh. We always played with the plastic BB guns and plastic BB's at Shane and Wades Apartment. I can't believe he's actually gone. I will pray for him night and Day. To family may god bring you peace on earth.
Ciara Grado
August 10, 2004
Your family is still in my prayers.
Micah Burk
July 22, 2004
Travis's memories shine through his sister Tessa, may God be with your family.
Jeremy Peters
July 19, 2004
The couple of times that I did hang out with Travis, he always made me laugh. There was never a dull moment when Travis was around. He will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to the Blackwell and Hewitt families, and especially to Tessa. I will continue to keep praying for you during this tough time.
Chris Atkinson
July 17, 2004
I unfortunately never met Travis but have heard much about him through his sister, and my friend, Tessa. I pray for her and the Blackwell family hoping the Lord will bring them comfort. I know that a great young man like Travis is waiting to be with his family once again someday in Heaven. Godspeed and deepest condolences.
Crystal Sulak
July 2, 2004
I continue to keep your family in my prayers. Love and Peace be with you.
Kristie Rettman
July 2, 2004
I am so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with and know Travis. He was a great person and made every day that we worked together so much fun. He had a great love for life and passion for the things he loved...this daughter, his friends and just living life to the fullest. I will always remember his great big smile that never failed to brighten my day. Much love and sympathy to his family and friends. He will be missed.
Mendy Allison
June 25, 2004
I am so very sorry you have lost your son and brother. Since learning of his death, I have prayed for you all and my heart truly grieves for you.
Laura Hewitt
June 22, 2004
Dan, Tessa and I wish to Thank everyone for all their love and support at this difficult time. Travis was a very special person, he will never be far from our thoughts and he will live in our hearts forever.
Thank you all,
Laura
Travis Quadlander
June 22, 2004
Travis, you are greatly missed and will be forever cherished by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Blackwell family.
Teresa chance
June 20, 2004
Travis
You have touched our family in so many ways. I will always remember the day you came into this world, to the day you left to be in a better place. We love you deeply, you will always be in our hearts and we will truely miss you and your wonderful laugh and smile. God bless you with all his love and strength.
We Love you.
The Chance's
ROBERT BLACKWELL
June 18, 2004
TRAVIS,
I DIDN,T GET TO SEE YOU ENOUGH,BUT
I SURE THOUGHT OF YOU ALWAYS. IT
SEEMS EVERYTHING AND EVERYWHERE WERE SOMEHOW REMINDERS OF YOU. WELL, I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND
MISS YOU. JUST TO KNOW YOU ONLY
REALLY ASCENDED TO A BETTER PLACE
SOOTHED ME.
WHO LOVES YOU BUDDY? SEE YOU IN HEAVEN.
DAD
Charlotte Ball
June 18, 2004
My heart goes out to the family and you will be in my prayers.
Brandon Howland
June 17, 2004
Dear Travis,
I've known you since 7th grade but we weren't that close. I don't know why I am so grieved, but I miss you and am anxiously awaiting to see you in Heaven. May the Lord richly bless your family, and comfort them with His strength. The Allison family keeps you and yours in our thoughts and prayers. Phil. 4:6
ALLISON FAMILY
Brandon Howland (Allison)
Dorothy Blackwell
June 16, 2004
I thank God for the memories I have of Travis when he was a little tyke. I had the priviledge of keeping him and his twin sister, Tessa while their parents went on a vacation. I wish I could have been with him while his parents went on this latest vacation in June 2004. When he was little it amazed me how smart he was particularly with electronics. We will all miss him deeply. Nana
Nicole Connelley
June 15, 2004
I really didnt get to know him very well, but I have hung out with him and his baby's mom. As for Tessa, I had her in my english class, Mrs. Davis. I will praying for Tessa and her family. I was very shocked to hear the news about Travis. A friend called and told me. I remember the other week a friend and I were at TCC and saw him walking to class. God Bless you Travis and your family.
Tovar Family
June 14, 2004
We are sorry about the lost the family is experiencing. But, what we have is the memories that Travis left with us.
-Ciara Grado-
June 14, 2004
Travis,
It has been a long time since we have seen or spoken to each other. I will always remember the memories you have left me with and that smile that would just light up an entire room. You and your family are forever in my prayers. May God watch over you and comfort your family. I will forever miss you. Good bye Tavis.
Tessa Blackwell
June 14, 2004
I love you always and I know that you are in a better place now.
Do you think HE listens to Snoop Dogg up there?
"Everytime I think of you, I give thanks to my God. I always pray for you, and I make my requests with a heart full of joy." Philipians 1:3-4
Shawna Elliott
June 13, 2004
Travis was the best thing to come into my life. He was the perfect man to me, i loved him from the first day i saw him. He was the person who made me the person i am today. I wanted to marry that kid, he was my life i was always there for him and did everything i could for him and I loved him with all of my heart. Tessa, i love you like a sister, I will be here if you need anything...
Caroline Quillen
June 13, 2004
Travis,
I have been very good friends with Travis for the past 2-3 years and in fact hung out with him and was around him for the majority of the days I have known him. He was always smiling and he was always so much fun to be around, which is why he had so many friends. Even when I knew he was down he never showed it, he was always still smiling and cracking jokes. He was never not surrounded by people, and I was one of the people always around him. I moved to North Carolina a few months ago and when one of my friends from home told me about this I just could not believe it. Half of my photo albums are filled with pictures of him. I know his daughter Kyrstyn and when she gets older she will look just like him, she has his lips and nose. God bless his family, Tessa, and especially his daughter who will never get to really know him. Its hard to believe someone I knew so well, with so much life is gone. I will pray every night that God is watching over him and taking care of Travis.
Clay Brown
June 13, 2004
I am sad to hear the news about Travis. He is in a better place now, and my heart goes out to your family. I went to school with Travis and he was a great person.
Kristie Hurlburt
June 13, 2004
May the wonderful memories of Travis bring peace to your family. He will be deeply missed by many. He is in the Lord's arms now, smiling that wonderful smile of his. May the prayers of all of us comfort you.
Ross Brewer
June 12, 2004
As one of his youth travel hockey coaches, I was afforded the opportunity to teach and learn from a wonderful young man. Travis was a very talented tough hockey player, that brought smiles to his teammates and coaches. He always had something funny to tell you.
Please accept our condolences and prayers through this difficult time. May God bless and keep you.
The Brewer Family
Jerri White
June 12, 2004
I cannot understand the grief your family must be going through--I had Travis in my home many times--He always made us laugh. Seth, Dylan, and I will miss him so very much. I will keep your family in my prayers. I will give Seth an extra hug for Travis each night.
God bless you all.
Jessica McKenna
June 12, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with the Blackwell family in this sad time. Travis will be missed.
Mandy Hill
June 12, 2004
Travis was a man who always came to work with a smile on his face. He was always happy. He was a wonderful and fun person to work with at Chilis. He will be truly missed. My deepest sympathy. May God bless Travis and his family.
Andrea Perkowsky
June 12, 2004
May god be with you and your family. He was always a risk taker and always had a smile that you just couldnt forget. I love you Travis you were one in a million.
Nathan Lee
June 12, 2004
Travis It's hard for me to believe that your gone. I have worked with you on many occasions and we've always laughed and had a fun shift.Iknow that your in a good place with our Lord. I just wanna end in saying Thanks for the chance to know you and god bless you and your family from all of us at Chili's your always in our heart and minds farewell my friend and God Bless You becuase you are a True Angel of God.
Lindsey Garrett
June 12, 2004
I send my best regards to all of your family and friends. This came as shocking news, but I will never forget my childhood memories with Travis. He truly was a good friend and his smile will live on in my heart forever.
Stephanie Walters
June 12, 2004
Hockey games at Trinity, going to Six Flags in junior high, and his Blink 182 Halloween costume are just a few of all the wonderful memories that Travis's friends have of him. I remember when he could constantly be seen skating around the block with his hockey stick. He was talented in so many things and I will never forget how he always me laugh. Some of my most hilarious memories have Travis in them. I am praying for his family, especially you Tessa that God will bring you peace, knowing he is in a better place and making other people happy just like he did here.
Jim & Judy Owens
June 12, 2004
Our prayers are with you. We are saddened by the news. Travis' smile could light up the room and now he'll smile in heaven. God give Tessa, Kyrstyn, and you strength to carry on.
Kirith Abernathy
June 12, 2004
Travis,
We will miss you so much. My prayers are with your family and your daughter.
Beth Elliott
June 12, 2004
My heart is very heavy with the loss of Travis. I have known Travis for 5 years, he was my daughter Shawna's first boyfriend, and forever her love. They remained best of friends through the years, and I loved him as my own. I am deeply saddened by this emptyness left in my heart. I will miss you Travis, I always thought you would be in our lives, now you will remain in our memories forever. God please hold him close to your heart and I pray Lord, that you comfort us left with this vast emptyness left in our hearts. Bye Travis. Love Shawna's mom.
April Hamilton
June 12, 2004
May God be with your family at this time of great loss. We at Chili's will miss him very much. He always had a smile on his face,He will be missed. God Bless all of you.
Megan Knight
June 11, 2004
In God we trust. Your son is safe in his arms now. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Jocelyn McBride
June 11, 2004
The news about Travis came as a shock. I will remember a young man who always had a smile on his face. He was very bright and up for anything life threw his way. I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers will be with your family.
Jocelyn McBride
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