Travis Eugene

Carnes

May 2, 1965 — Jun 17, 2021

Wichita Falls

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Travis Eugene Carnes, 56, of Wichita Falls, Texas, formerly of Turkey, Texas, passed away Thursday, June 17th 2021, at United Regional Hospital in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Born in Comanche, Tx, on May 2nd, 1965, he was the son of Gerald Carnes and Mattie Pearl "Pat" (Thrasher) Carnes, of Turkey, Tx. He had one brother, Russell Yates, also from Turkey, Tx. Travis was the father of 4 children, Kimber, Jennifer, Danny, and Kortni, and the Papaw to two grandsons, Preston and Mason.

Travis was a 1983 graduate of Valley High School before enlisting in the United States Army. After being medically discharged from military service due to an injury sustained during a training exercise, Travis went on to lead careers in dirt construction, truck driving, and the one in which he was most passionate, cowboying.

Travis was the best friend you could ever have, a fierce protector of the ones he loved, and a tough, fair, and honest man. His family describes him as Superman, a personal hero, a passionate family man, and a person who could always make you laugh. They joke that if he wasn't teasing you about something, or poking fun, he probably didn't like you. His number one hero was his momma.

Travis's many interests included horses, guns, fishing, hunting, old pickups, building and making stuff, western movies, and any book written by Louis L'Amour or Elmer Kelton. He loved spending time with his family and friends, the Dallas Cowboys, and Fantasy Football. He was proud to tell anyone who would listen that his 2020 Fantasy Football team, The T-Dirt Stompers, won the league championship.

At 56 years old, Travis had a lot of life left to live, but in the 56 years he was blessed with, he lived and loved more life than most.

He was a beloved son, father, papaw, cousin, uncle, and friend.

Travis is preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Pat Carnes of Turkey, Texas. He is survived by his brother Russell Yates and wife Christi Yates of Andrews, Texas, daughter Kimber Castaneda and husband Carlos Castaneda of Amarillo Texas, daughter Jennifer Olsen and husband Josh Olsen of Great Falls, Montana, son Danny Carnes of Andrews, Texas, daughter Kortni Carnes and fiancé Shawn Bavousett of Wichita Falls, Texas, and two grandsons, Preston Sommers and Mason Olsen.

Per Travis's wishes, his body will be cremated on Saturday, June 19th, at Falls Funeral Home in Wichita Falls Texas. There will be no viewing, but a memorial service to honor and celebrate a life well-lived will be announced at a later date.

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