A Celebration of Life for Travis Morgan Sanders, 23, Lawrence, will be at 10 am Friday at Lawrence Free Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bob Leiste officiating. Inurnment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Travis died Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in Osage County, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born June 4, 1990, in Lawrence, the son of Richard Morgan Jr. and Regina W. Waters Sanders. He graduated from Lawrence High School, where he played football and baseball. He later attended Pratt Community College, where he played baseball, and graduated from Emporia State University with a bachelor’s degree in health promotions. He worked as an intern strength coach for the Dodgers and Pirates minor league clubs before being employed by the Lawrence School District as a paraprofessional at South Middle School. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. He was an avid sports fan, and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his parents, Lawrence; a sister, Allison Carnagie and husband Brent, Eudora; paternal grandparents Richard Morgan Sr. and Wanda Westbrook Sanders, Kaufman, Tex.; nephews Houstyn and Myric Carnagie; and his girlfriend, Hannah Carlson.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Thursday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the Carnagie Children’s Educational Fund, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.
An article about Travis appears in today’s online and print versions of the Lawrence Journal-World.
Richard and Regina, we are so sad to hear this terrible news. We will be thinking and praying for you and your family during the coming months. May God bless and give you peace.
Dear Regina,Richard and Allison and family,
Just heard about Travis and want to say how sorry I am to hear of your tremendous loss. Regina, I remember and enjoyed your stories about your Travis. I know how much you love him and will miss him terribly.
Regina and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Travis. We are praying for god to give you strength during your time of grief. I remember Travis from when he played baseball with Eveart’s boys Travis and Michael. He always had a smile on his face. Again we are thinking of you and your family. God Bless, The Barnes’s
Richard, Regina, and family, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Our hearts are breaking for y’all, as we know first-hand what you are going through. It is the hardest thing you will ever face in your entire life, as we are not supposed to bury our kids. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this extremely hard time. We love y’all!
George and Chatta
It is especially difficult when a family loses their child. Jesus loved children and when he said that “all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out” that included children. (John 5:28,29) Please accept my sincere condolences.
Richard, Regina and Allison,
We are so sorry for your loss. Thoughts, prayers and hugs to you all.
Doug, Kay, Samie, Shelby and Derby
I have a son that is 22 and I can not imagine what you are going through. I do know that God is with you and he will always be there. We can never know why these things happen and it is tough to ask all of the why question but know that he is in Gods arms and what better place to be. Megan and my families prayers are with you in this time of sorrow and joy of what is to come. Let us know what we can do for you and your family. God bless all of you and fill you will peace and comfort.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Travis was an exceptional young man and well-liked by even casual acquantiences.
This hit me harder than Bruce’s death; I remembered what a laughing boy he was; then I realized that I was feeling sorry for myself and all the family and friends.
What could be happier than for a Christian to go home to
God!!!
I thank God that we had him for more than twenty years!!
Our prayers are with each family member, friend and,
especially, with his girl friend.
Love to all,
Terry and Dorothy
This hit me harder than Bruce’s death; I remembered what a laughing boy he was; then I realized that I was feeling sorry for myself and all the family and friends.
What could be happier than for a Christian to go home to
God!!!
I thank God that we had him for more than twenty years!!
Our prayers are with each family member, friend and,
especially, with his girl friend.
Love to all,
Terry and Dorothy
Richard and Family,
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. My family sends its thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
Marc Murrell
Richard and family – condolences from the Berger family – I can’t imagine what it would be like to lose a child and our prayers are with you. Your fisheries family will do anything we can if you need anything!!! Your faith in the Lord will carry you through!!! God bless.
Regina,
Losing a child is the most unimaginable thing a parent can go through. My heartfelt sympathies for you and Richard in the loss of your son. I remember how proud you were of him.
Becky Janzen
This hit us harder than Bruce’s death. He was such a laughing; happy little boy. Our prayers are with all of you, and especially with the girl.
Thank God for letting you had him as long as you
did. He is with Jesus now!!!!
Love to all.
Terry and Dorothy
Am so sorry for your loss. I know time will heal but I can’t imagine how much it hurts right now. Take care as you have a lot of folks trying to support you in your grief.
Richard, I really don’t know what to say to
ease the pain you are going through now. Just
know that we are thinking of you and that you
are in our prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying you will find peace in God.
Love,
Dixie Marie
Words do not express how Mark and I feel. No words can comfort you but the presence Of God can and will see you through this loss. Just know you are thought of and we are praying for you through this time and your loss.
Regina and family,
We send our deepest sympathy to you and all your family. You are in our prayers.
Barbara Bryans and family
I’m so sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
The Witmer family extends its deepest condolences to Richard, Regina and the entire Sanders family. Travis was a very special individual. I had the privilege and honor to work with Travis many years ago when he was a “Wrangler”. Never the boisterous one, never one to question what was being asked and always doing everything he could to help his teammates out at every chance he could. He was the consummate player and never complained about how long practice was, the heat or how well the team was doing (or not doing) and that was when he was in grade school.
I have occasionally crossed paths with Travis and he was always gracious and never shy to shake hands. We will all mourn this tremendous loss but I hope over time that this void and pain that you feel now will be filled with a celebration of his life and the memories you will always have of him. We still have the collage from the Wrangler days and we will always have this to remember what an outstanding young man he grew into. We will mourn his passing but we will celebrate his life even more. I am sure all of his friends would agree, once a Wrangler always a Wrangler, once a Chesty Lion always a Chesty Lion, but more importantly you raised a great son.
Regina & Richard
Our hearts go out to you in this tragic time Travis was a joy to all that new him. May you find some comfort and peace knowing he was very well liked and admired. We are sorry for your loss.
What a great guy! I will truly miss him!
My heart breaks for your family. I will be praying for all of you.
I can not express how much I will miss him. He was truly one of a kind. Trav was an integral part of some of my most cherished memories; and those memories will never be forgotten. He truly loved his family, girlfriend, and all of his friends. It has been such an honor to know Trav, and to call him my friend. The Sanders family, along with Hannah, will long be in my thoughts and prayers. If anything is ever needed, please let me know.
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. My heart hurts for you!
Richard and Regina
We are so very saddened by this tragedy. The loss of such a fine young man is a loss for our entire community. May God’s Love be with you now and always. Most sincerely, Dan and Ann Heptig
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. I so enjoyed having Travis in the residence halls at PCC. He was a wonderful young man and he will be missed.
Joy Schwartz
Regina and family, my heart goes out to you during this difficult time. Trav was an incredible man and even better friend. It’s beautiful to see just how many lives he touched during his short time here. Words can’t even begin to express how much our friendship meant to me. Rest assured God has gained another angel in heaven. I love you guys and God Bless.
Kyle Wells
Richard, Regina and family, We are so saddened to hear about Travis. Please know that Lisa and I are praying for you and all who loved him.
Dear Richard and Regina,
Steve and I grieve with you for your loss. Wanda shared some wonderful pictures of your family with us when we all gathered in Bowie recently. We are praying for a comfort only the Heavenly Father can provide.
Love,
Steve and Karen Morris
Shirley sent us an e-mail about your tragic loss of your dear son Travis. We are all in shock, as I know you are doubly so. We no longer make long trips, but our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Love, Sonny & Martha
Regina and family: My heart is broken for your loss. Heather has told me what a nice man Travis was, and how kind you have been to her over the years. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Richard and Regina,
We share in your grief and send our love and prayers to all of you. Karen and I are going to come and we will see you on Friday.
Kent and Karen Sanders
Dear Regina and Family. Our hearts ache for you. So very sorry to hear of your loss. We know how much you loved Travis. Please know your family is in our
prayers ♥.
Regina and Family. We were so sorry to hear about Travis. I know how close him and Kyle were, it breaks our heart. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this very difficult time. I’m so sorry for your loss!
Regina and family: We can’t even begin to have words to say to you or feel what you feel. We want to express our love to you and let you know you are in our prayers and our thoughts. May God hold you at this time and help ease your pain. Know we love you dearly and are so very sorry for your loss. Much Love, The Clanton’s
I heart aches for all of you. A special son, grandson, brother was taken and I am keeping you all in my prayers.
Shirley McSpadden Frederick