Travis Andrew McClellan

Travis Andrew McClellan, 35, of Asheville, NC was born on May 9, 1988, baptized October 3, 1999 (Biltmore Baptist Church) and passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.
Travis graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. He earned his Merchant Mariner Credential of Chief Engineer through the United States Coast Guard. He went on to work his way up in the commercial fishing industry, becoming Chief Engineer of the Sovereignty.
A sweet, bright, and charming boy, Travis grew into a kind, intelligent, and charismatic man. To know Travis was to love him. He readily shared his warmth, sense of humor, and easy smile with everyone. He was a friend to all, accepting, generous, and unfailingly loyal. In life, Travis sought adventure and deeper meaning. He was an avid reader and traveler. He wanted to learn, explore, and see it all. Curious and contemplative, Travis asked questions, never blindly accepting the status quo. He had a unique perspective, with insight or thoughts that often opened minds and inspired others to think differently. Travis was also fun and fearless, sometimes to a fault.
Preceded in death by Grandmother, Margaret Hughes Azel; Grandmother, Kathy Haynes Azel; Grandmother, Barbara Rice McClellan; Uncle, Bobby Leon McClellan; and Cousin, Justin Leon McClellan.
Survived by: Parents, Tommy Leon McClellan (Wanda), and Sassi Azel Roberts (Kenny); Siblings, Christina McClellan Bright (Greg), and Seth Garland Roberts (Tia); Step-Siblings, Laura Lewis (Trey), Shannon Crouch, and Torrey Alexander (Brooke); Nieces and Nephews, Olivia Bright, Scarlett Bright, Colton Bright, Mayven Roberts, and Sage Roberts; Grandparents, Agustin Menendez Azel, Donald Leon McClellan (Johnnie), and Bobby Lee Roberts (Shirley); Aunts and Uncles, Sheila Crompton McClellan, Belinda McClellan Miller (Chuck), Mark Alexander Azel (Elizabeth), Michael Alan Azel, Jerusha Azel Maddock (Tom), Daniel Nathan Azel (Kelly); Cousins, Ashley Downs, Bobby Miller, TJ Miller, Kelleigh Azel, Matthew Azel, Sarah Azel, Emma Maddock, Katie Maddock, Maggie Maddock, Sophie Maddock, Brody Azel, and Quincy Azel.
Like fireworks, Travis dazzled, awed, and burned out way too fast.
For those who were lucky enough to have loved him, his frequent hugs, gentle nature, quick wit, and ready laugh will forever be missed.