

James Allen Travis, was born in Oildale, California to Ben and Eva Travis on October 27, 1951. He was raised with his four brothers in Bakersfield, California. Where they were known as the "Travis Boys" on the East Side.
James passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 70 after a long battle with lung disease on February 12, 2022. He received a new lung 3 years ago which gave him more time with family and friends. Which we are all so thankful for.
James is preceded in death by his parents Ben and Eva Travis and brothers Benny and Steve of Bakersfield.
He is survived by many who loved him. His beautiful wife of 54 years Carlene. Daughters Shelly & Roy Vick, Sherry & Jake Coontz. And his son James II AKA Doods & Tina Travis.
10 grandkids: Tamara, Megan, Jamie, Chad, David, Jason, Alex, Steven, Jade & Kyndle. And 14 great grandkids: Blake, Kylee, Addison, Clayton, Paige, Bryson, Matthew, Preston, Bristol, Ashton, Ginny, Dominic, Sonny and Phoenix.
Dad was proud of them all!!
Also survived by brothers Lester & Joyce Travis and Donald Travis. And many nephew, nieces and cousins.
James worked in the oil industry on a rig since he was a teenager. Then moved up to a lease operator and later he was a trucker who hauled oil until he retired.
His hobbies included hunting, fishing and camping. Raising a lot of chickens! But the one that made him the happiest was Saturday night movie Night with his kids and grandkids.
He loved to tell a good story or joke and always found a way to laugh at life and make all who knew him smile. He was young at heart and one of the strongest men his family knew.
James will be missed by all who knew him.
"We did it our way"!
A visitation for James will be held Sunday, March 6, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306. A funeral service will occur Monday, March 7, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306. A graveside service will occur Monday, March 7, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hillcrestmemorial.com for the Travis family.
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