Travis T. Leitz

Travis T. Leitz
Frankfort
The best of a son, brother, cousin, nephew, fiance and friend Travis T. Leitz (also known as Hammer Head) passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 15, 2009. He was born on April 17, 1990, in Ilion, a son of John J. Leitz, Sr., and Crystal Rockhill, and received his education in Sauquoit schools. Travis worked for the family business, Leitz Trucking Corp., as a dedicated mechanic; a self-taught trade that his family knew he was well-suited for from a young age. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing video games. Travis was also an accomplished bowler, whose team, The Fireballs, took 3rd place out of 75 teams at the New York State USBC Youth Team Championship Tournament in Syracuse in 2007. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a ray of sunshine that brightened the lives of all those who knew and loved him and could often be heard using his favorite phrase: Youll have that. Travis and his fiance, Jillian Meeker, were excited about the arrival of their son, Travis Tylor Leitz, Jr., an event they were awaiting with much anticipation. Along with his fiance, Jillian, he is survived by his father, John J., Sr., and Sundy Leitz; his mother, Crystal Rockhill and Benny Garcia; his two loving brothers, John J. Leitz, Jr., and his fiance, Kayla Merick, and Cody Leitz; his paternal grandmother, Barbara and Henry Slank; his maternal grandmother, Ada Rockhill; his paternal great-grandmother, Alice Leitz; his future in-laws, Joseph Meeker and Shelia Ambrose and Jodi and Donald Wisnoski; his aunts and uncles, Brenda Dennis, Corey and Sherri Leitz, Jimmy and Marianne Rockhill, Sue and Terry Hinrichsen, Howard and Karen Rockhill, Vanessa and Rick Shorette, Lloyd Rockhill, Debbie and Dan Lewis, Pattie and Paul Sherwood, Linda and Greg Furco and Chris Slank; his cousins, Ricky Shorette, Samantha Leitz, Laureen Leitz, Dustin Leitz, Casey Leitz, Rachael Rockhill, Kevin Rockhill, Anna and Mike Purtell, Rhonda Hinrichsen and her fianc Steve Avery, Nicole Hinrichsen, William Hinrichsen, Andrew Dennis, Breanna Dennis, Jenna Rockhill, Jimmy Rockhill, Candice Rockhill, Harry and Jenika Hopkinson, Alexis Rockhill, Katelyn Rockhill, Megan Rockhill, Danielle and Rich Wilmer, Chuck Lewis, Eric Sherwood, Cory Sherwood, Tabatha Furco, and Casey and Greg Edwards; his Godparents, Lyman Christensen and Sherri Leitz; and several great-aunts and uncles, cousins and friends. Travis also leaves behind a close family friend, Ron Porter, who he called Ronald McDonald; his feline companions, Emma and George; and one especially close friend, Steve Leone. He was predeceased by his paternal great-grandfather, John E. Leitz, Jr.; his paternal grandfather, John E. Leitz; and his maternal grandfather, James J. Rockhill, Sr. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 21, at 2:00 at the Smith Funeral Home, 3022 Oneida St., Sauquoit. Interment will be in Frankfort Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be Saturday from 10:00 until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Travis Tylor Leitz, Jr., Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or donations can be sent to Leitz Trucking Corp., 162 McIntyre Rd., Frankfort, NY 13340. To view Travis online memorial, please go to: www.smith-funeralhome.com Chill Dad
Travis T. Leitz