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TRAVIS HATMAKER Obituary

HATMAKER, TRAVIS SHELTON - age 34, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, December 8, 2014. Travis grew up at First Baptist Church. He graduated from Bearden High School in 1999. He also attended the University of Tennessee and was a member of the Pi Kappa-Alpha Fraternity. He was part owner of Allied Toyotalift. Travis loved playing golf at the Holston Hills Country Club and all outdoor activities. In life, he taught us all what it meant to be an extraordinary friend and human being. In his death, we all come together, humbled and reminded to be a little more like him, to carry his good heart in our broken ones. Travis made this world a brighter place, he made us better people. Preceded in death by father, Jerry L. Hatmaker; grandparents, Carmet and Ruby Hatmaker, and Bill and Katie Shelton. Survived by mother, Teresa Hatmaker; aunt and uncle, Cheryl and Kyle Hatmaker; cousin, Toby (Mary) Hatmaker; and their daughter, Bailee; and son, Dylan; cousin, Michelle (Todd) Humphries; and their daughter, Sadie; special niece, Evelyn Karb; and his beloved dog, Maynard. A celebration of Travis' life was held from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2014, at his home by his friends who loved him so much and miss him dearly. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Young Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division Street, Knoxville, TN 37919, UT Phase III NICU (for premature babies), UT Development Office, 2121 Medical Center Way, Knoxville, TN 37920, or Goodwill Industries, 5307 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. Online condolences may be made at www.bridgesfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Dec. 11 to Dec. 14, 2014.

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Chuck Severance

December 18, 2014

Teresa,
I am sorry to hear of Travis's passing. You are in my prayers.

Brian Bittner

December 17, 2014

Teresa:

I am very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Brian Bittner

John Rosson

December 17, 2014

I'm very sorry about the loss of your son. I am sure he was a fine young man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

December 16, 2014

Teresa, So very, very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jill Glaus

December 16, 2014

Teresa,
Starla and I can not imagine the tremendous loss that you have experienced with losing Travis. As you grieve, we would like to encourage you to remember the gift of love that Travis gave you. That gift Teresa, will be with you forever. We will remember you and all of his friends in our thoughts and prayers.

Terry and Starla Bridges

Mike Jones

December 15, 2014

Ms Hatmaker, Travis was our next door neighbor in Gabriel's Crossing in Johnson City. We would spend a lot of time outside our units talking and enjoying each others company. Manard was always there with us. Travis was a great kid! I'm so sorry for your loss and know that you and your family and Travis' friends are in my prayers.

Rick Gilleland

December 15, 2014

Teresa,

I am so sorry for your loss. In all the years I have known and worked with Travis, I can honestly say that I never seen him without a smile on his face and this is the way I will forever remember him. Although his time with us was too short, I am glad I am one of the fortunate people to have known him. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sherri Harris-spears

December 15, 2014

Teresa,so sorry.I will be praying for you and your family.May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you at this difilicult time.

Patti Brabham

December 14, 2014

Teresa,
So very, very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear son. Words cannot express...Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God provide strength, comfort and peace.

Jennifer Mulkey

December 14, 2014

Teresa,
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your dear Travis. I am praying that you will find comfort and peace in the coming days.
Much love to you,
Jennifer McWhorter Mulkey

Jeff and Kelly Thode

December 14, 2014

Teresa.....We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you and heel your heart.....just know his arms are comforting Travis right now. You'll always be in our thoughts and prayers.

December 13, 2014

Teresa, I just saw a post on FB about Travis. I know you are devastated, I can't begin to know the depth of your sorrow. I will be praying for you and that you have some healing in this most sorrowful time in your life.
Jane Bailey

Ashley Tenney Perry

December 13, 2014

Travis was a dear friend who provided much light to my life. I was blessed to have him in my life and he will be missed every day. Prayers to sweet Teresa.

Annette Black

December 13, 2014

Dear Teresa, I don't know you but wanted you to know how sorry I am for your loss. Travis was my Neighbor @ Gabriel's Crossing. My Heart goes out to you!

Rita Layman

December 13, 2014

When I opened the newspaper and saw a picture of Travis, I couldn't stop the tears. Of course, he grew up and I hadn't seen him in a very long time, but I shall never forget the kind, handsome little boy I was blessed to have in Kindergarten at Cedar Bluff Primary. There are children that bring blessings to each of us and I have always remembered Travis as one of the bright stars. Please accept my love in remembering Travis. Teresa, you are in my prayers.

Lee and Phyllis Smith

December 13, 2014

Dearest Teresa, Our deepest and most tender sympathy and prayers go out to you at the passing of Travis. We are all saddened and praying for God's comfort. Phyllis and I will keep you, your family and everyone at Allied in our hearts and prayers. With love, Lee and Phyllis

Crystal Denton

December 13, 2014

Travis, there were sooo many things I wanted to share with you and sooo many things that we did share. Please know that you will always be in my thoughts! Love you, miss you bunches!!! Xoxo

Jane Hull

December 12, 2014

Teresa, I was so very sorry to hear about Travis. My prayers and love go with you during these days.

John Ley

December 12, 2014

Teresa, I am so sorry. My prayers are with you. Travis was such a great hearted person...I enjoyed every occasion I had to be around him. I will miss his zest for life very much! The world will miss his presence, but I know he and Jerry are enjoying some father/son time together again.

Anne Mason Winsauer

December 12, 2014

Loving you and praying for you, Teresa!

Pam Lewis-Landry

December 12, 2014

Teresa, You are in my prayers. So so sorry.

Katy McCall

December 12, 2014

Travis was one of a kind. He never met a stranger and no matter how bad his day was he was always upbeat and happy. He even brought my daughter Ella presents from his travels just because. She will be a better person in life because she knew Travis and how kind and sweet he was. He will never be forgotten.

Anthony Daniels

December 12, 2014

I can honestly say that Trav made my life a much happier place. He was just a genuinely awesome person. I'll miss him dearly for the rest of my life. Teresa, my prayers are with you and your family.

December 12, 2014

Teresa, we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers and heart. May God bless you . Nancy and Kyle Swaggerty

David Bilbrey

December 12, 2014

Teresa, I'm so sorry for your loss, God's grace.

December 12, 2014

Dearest Teresa, God has a plan for us all. I'm sure you have no understanding as to why Travis had to leave so soon. We are heartbroken and know your grief is unbearable. Please know that time will heal and until then, you will remain in our prayers. In love and sympathy. Donna Turnmyre and family.

John Szczesniak

December 12, 2014

I'm going to miss my best friend and brother! You will be missed but never forgotten!
Love,
Johnny, Nicolle and the whole Szczesniak Family

Rich Andres

December 12, 2014

Teresa,No words can describe the loss of a child. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family

December 12, 2014

Dearest Teresa,
God has a plan for us all. At this time, I'm sure there's no understanding as to why Travis had to leave us so soon. We are heartbroken and know your grief is unbearable. Time will heal you and make you stronger. In love and sympathy,
Donna Turnmyre

Irving Rosenbloom

December 12, 2014

Teresa...no words...God bless

December 12, 2014

Dear Teresa, It's so very difficult to write these words and tell you how so sorry Tommy and I were to here of the news of Travis's passing. We will be praying for you and if there is anything we can do please let us know.
Love you,
Tommy and Jamie Northcutt

Eric Wisher

December 12, 2014

Teresa, I'm so very sorry for your loss, Travis was such a good you man and he will be missed. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Wade Clark

December 12, 2014

Teresa
there are no words, our prayers are with you and your family!

Sara Helms

December 12, 2014

Teresa, I am so sorry for your loss. Travis was a very dear friend and I will forever hold his memory close to my heart. We all loved him so much.

Jessica Cooper

December 12, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. My husband, Burton, always said Travis was the kindest person. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. With deepest sympathy.

December 12, 2014

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.HOWARD WHITE

Marcia Brackfield

December 12, 2014

Teresa, My sincerest and heart felt condolences. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Marcia Major Brackfield

Keith Fritts

December 12, 2014

Teresa, you raised a kind, generous, and loving soul whose memory I will cherish forever. He will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Glenda Johnson

December 12, 2014

Teresa,
I can't imagine how you are feeling. My Mom said a parent should not lose a child. I just want you to know that my thoughts and prayers have been with you through this whole process. I will continue to pray for you. May you find peace and comfort at this difficult time and the days to follow. I love you.
Glenda

Teresa Hurst

December 12, 2014

Teresa, I am truly sorry for you loss. I remember him as a child when I worked at Holston Hills Country Club. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Maggie Day

December 12, 2014

I'm so glad I had the honor of knowing Travis. I always loved being around him. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Frank & Ashley Clark

December 12, 2014

We are very sorry to hear about Travis's passing. He was always a Joy to be around and Ashley and I are very happy to have known him - He will be sorely missed and our prayers go out to his family and all those who's lives were touched by such a fine. person......

Anna Grubb

December 11, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Went to high school with Travis. He was such a wonderful person and always had a smile on his face. The world lost a beautiful soul this week.Your entire family is in my thoughts an prayers.

Matt Sadler

December 11, 2014

Deeply sorry for your loss Teresa,Praying God comfort you at this day and those to come.

Crystal Branam (Taylor)

December 11, 2014

I am incredibly sorry to the family and friends for the tragic loss. Travis was a classmate of mine in high school. His absence will leave a great void in so many lives.

December 11, 2014

Teresa
Praying for you. So very sad about the loss of Travis. God Bless, Brenda Dillon

Susie and Paul Siler

December 11, 2014

You are in our thoughts and our prayers.

December 11, 2014

So sorry to hear this news teresa. Our thoughts are with you.Ray and Scarlett

Bryan Rodgers

December 11, 2014

Teresa, you are in my thoughts and prayers in this tough time.

Justin Helton

December 11, 2014

Travis was always such a positive, nice and genuine person... he will be missed by myself as well as may others that I know... truly a great guy!

Keithq Fritts

December 11, 2014

Teresa, I'm sorry for your loss. Travis was an amazing friend with a kind heart and loving spirit. I will miss him dearly and cherish all of the memories we've shared through the 20 years we were able to share our lives together. Love, thoughts, and prayers are with you now.

Sherri Pinkston

December 11, 2014

My Thoughts and Prayers to the Family and Friends. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. May God Comfort each and everyone.

Mike Lambert

December 11, 2014

Ms. Hatmaker and the entire Allied Toyota family,
I'n very sad to hear this news. Please know that all of you will be in my family's prayers.

Mike Lambert

Brenda McNew

December 11, 2014

Teresa, I'm so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you . I'm here if I can do anything for you. God bless you !

Bob Bailey

December 11, 2014

So sorry for your loss

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