Charles Edward Travis Jr.

Charles Edward Travis Jr., 75, of Tempe, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2012. he is survived by his Loving wife of 52 years, Verda, son Andrew Travis, daughters; Tammy Pearcy, Debbie Wheelock and Sandy Steck, Sisters; Patricia Hornberger and Olive Cadd, daughter-in-law Leanna Travis, sons-in-law; Jeff Wheelock and George Steck, 13 grand children and 7 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2012, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm, at Carr Tenney Mortuary Chapel, 2621 S. Rural Road, Tempe, 85282.

Services will be held on Friday, September 14, 2012, 10:00 am, Carr- Tenney Mortuary, 2621 S. Rural Road, Tempe, 85282.

Military Honors will be held on Friday, September 14, 2012, 1:00 pm, National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Melcher Mortuary Mission Chapel, 6625 East Main Street, Mesa, Arizona 85205.

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord, and across the sky flashed scenes from my life.

For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand. One belonged to me, the other to the Lord. When the last scene of my life flashed before us I looked back at the Footprints. I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in my Life. I questioned the Lord about it.”Lord, you said that once I decided to follow You, You would walk with me all the way, but I have noticed that during most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why in times when I needed you most, you would leave.”

The Lord replied,

“My Precious Child, I would never leave you during your times of trial and suffering. When you see only one set of Footprints, it was then that I carried you.”