Luther Beauregard Travis

Luther Beauregard "Beau" Travis, 50, Kingsport, passed away on Monday, April 23rd, at 1:30 am at his home with his family following an extended courageous battle with cancer. He was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. Beau was a former employee of the Kingsport Times News and was a painter for Gale Bishop prior to his illness. Beau was an avid player of disc golf and a motorcycle enthusiast.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Nelle P. Travis; maternal grandfather, Sidney L. Stewart; and aunt, Sally Pratt.

Beau is survived by his parents, Luther and Cindy Travis of Kingsport; brother, Bart Travis of Kingsport; sisters, Reneé Dykes and husband, Timmy of Kingsport, and Rakiel Ashbrook and husband, Chris of Kingsport; maternal grandmother, Leona Stewart of Nickelsville, VA; nieces and nephews, Jessica Slaughter, Quinton Travis, Oren Barnette, Sylvia Barnette, Amanda Dykes, Megan Dykes and Travis Dykes; great-nieces and great-nephews, Emma Jayne Slaughter, Carter Slaughter due in July, Ashlynn Barnette and Macy Bear; and uncle, Tom Pratt, Jr.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 25th, from 6-7:00 pm at Hamlett-Dobson, Kingsport. A memorial service will follow at 7:00 pm with Brother Ed Barnette officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to Amedisys Hospice, 200 Professional Park Pvt. Drive, Ste. 3, Kingsport, TN 37663 or Kingsport Hematology Oncology, 445 West Stone Dr., Suite 200, Kingsport, TN 37660.

A special thanks to lifetime friend, Tammy Brown of Kingsport and to the Pulmonary Associates, especially Dr. Miller.