HICKORY – Richard “Allen” Travis Jr., 51 of Hickory passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on April 26, 2021.
Allen was born on April 24, 1970 in Catawba County to Linda Travis and the late Richard Allen Travis Sr. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend. Allen was of the Baptist faith. He loved his family and his faithful companion Lilly. Allen enjoyed paintballing, football, all things Star Wars, traveling to Tybee Island, GA, and had a contagious laugh that we will forever miss.
Survivors include his wife of 14 years, Jeanna Travis; daughters, Holly Travis of Hickory, Lani Travis of Hickory, Avery Travis of Hickory; mother, Linda Travis of Hickory; sister, Tammy Travis and husband Artis Kitchen of Charlotte; a niece, Grace Northcutt of Charlotte and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other family members.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 2 PM at Catawba Funeral Home with Pastor Ken Vanbuskirk officiating. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1 PM-2 PM at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank all the staff of Carolina Caring for their support and guidance while caring for Allen.
Due to Covid the family has requested livestreaming for those who may not be able to attend. To view the livestream please go to https://www.facebook.com/CatawbaMemorialPark.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to a Memorial Fund for his children. Please contact the family for more information.
Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.
The Travis Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.
