Travis Michael "Stix" Smith
1979 - 2020
Travis Michael 'Stix' Smith, 41, passed
away Tuesday December 15, 2020 from a car accident.
He was born November 15, 1979 to
Richard Smith and Wilma Jean (Schultz) Decker in Newton, KS. Travis
graduated Newton High School Class of 1998. He loved music and played
guitar in several local bands. Travis was known for his love and
talent with the microphone, he hosted multiple karaoke shows at
numerous locations, He was the voice of the Newton Warrior/ Jr
Railers football club for several years. All of those kids held a
special place in his heart. Travis worked as a custodian for USD 373.
He took great pride in his job and had a wonderful work family.
Travis' greatest love was for his
family. He married Nicole Drake on October 24, 2009. With that
marriage Travis gained 4 children he very much loved as his own. He
now had three grandsons and two more grandchildren on the way. Travis
is survived by his wife Nicole, son Zackary Dauer of the home. Son,
Dakota (Morgan Funk) Chard of Moundridge, Daughters Shelbie (Braeden
Horn) Chard and Brianna Creekmore all of Newton. Grandsons Aiden,
Caelub and Jensen. Grandmother Betty Smith of Newton, Father Richard
Smith and Stepfather Tracy Decker both of Newton. Sisters Melissa
(Pete) Roseberry of Newton and Tania (Daily) Jenson. Brother Justin
Decker of Peabody, and several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and
Cousins.
Travis was preceded in death by his
Mother Wilma Decker and sister in law Alicia Decker.
Travis was loved by so many and will be
dearly missed.
A memorial service will be held on
Tuesday December 22, 2020 at 3pm at Grace community Church in Newton.
A visitation with Family will follow. The funeral will be Live
streamed on Facebook at the end of the obit.
A memorial has been set up for Zackary
Dauer college fund at White Eagle Credit Union. Please make checks
payable to Zackary Dauer with Auxiliary Acct in the memo.
