Travis L. Smith, beloved son, brother, father, and friend passed away on December 1, 2023, at the age of 42 in Bennettsville, South Carolina. Services will be held at a later time.
Travis was born on January 29, 1981, in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He was the son of Debra Alley and the late Thomas Smith. Travis enjoyed working on cars and any project he could find whether it be at his own house or helping a friend with a project. He would do anything to help the people he loved if he was able to. Travis also enjoyed spending every moment he got with the people he loved.
He is survived by his Mother, Debra Alley (Billy) of Chester, SC, his brother, Thomas Smith (Chrissy) of Spartanburg, Step-Brother, Wayne Alley (Dee) of Chester, SC, his two Sons Kobe and Jaxson Smith of Chester, SC, and his three daughters Paityn Smith, Lilly Miller and Abigayle Corder of Lancaster, SC. In addition to Travis's late father Thomas Smith, he is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Carl and Fay Mcwaters and his paternal grandparents Carl and Laverne Smith.
Parker Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Heather I'm sitting here with Jaxson reading me your obituary and its hard to believe you're really gone. I hope you are flying high in heaven and we will see you again one day. Love you always
Jaxson Hey Daddy it's me Jaxson I really really miss u im happy to have your ashes in the house its right near where Nana sits I would give anything to see u again me and kobe miss you a lot u were going to get out in exactly 4 months and for that to happen is wrong we were so happy that we were gonna see u and for u to die I still cry when I look at u remembering the memories we had together u promised me that this halloween u were gonna take me to that place we went to before u went to jail me and nana thought u were safe in prison we thought u were gonna die after u got out sometime u were writing letters to everyone and saying sorry for everything u had done u were gonna get ur life together and it makes us sick that u were murdered we were mad and sad mad at u and him but all of us know that if u were awake u would probably be alive right now nana says that if u were awake he would be the one dead and u would be alive but me and heather are watching the tom and jerry movie on netflix so I will finish this me, kobe, nana, uncle thomas, heather, and papa will always miss and remember u I love u, Heather And Jaxson
I miss you daddy. I wish I could see you one more time cause it's been 7 to 8 years since I last saw you. I still remember when you helped me, Lilly, and Jaxon build a snowman in the front yard that is my favorite memory out of all of the memories that we had. I also remember when me, you, and lilly would annoy momma so much sometimes that she would almost scream at all of us. Momma still reads your note every night before she goes to sleep. Me, Lilly, and Momma Miss and love you so much.
You and your family are in our thoughts during this difficult time. *hugs*
Travis.. It doesn't matter how many years it has been since we seen one another. I would always come popping back in town to your mom's house to track you down.. Once I found you we just picked up on our friendship like we never separated.. I love you man.. You and your family have always been family to me.. Even if I did come back to town and you were away me and your mom would sit and talk for hours.. I love you man and I am missing you so much!
You will be missed my dear friend.
In my heart for always, Crystal
My condolences to Travis mom, children and family and friends. Travis rest easy my friend. Until we meet again. Love you
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