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Travis Lane Cale

January 6, 1988 - October 28, 2007
Travis Lane Cale, 19, of 25 Round Pond Road, died Sunday, October 28, 2007. Born in Greenville, he was the son of Stephen Eugene and Connie Payne Cale. Travis was a 2006 graduate of JL Mann Academy where he played JV and Varsity baseball. He attended the University of South Carolina, majoring in Business and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and active in Young Life. He played church basketball, Greenville Little League All Stars and Beck Baseball Team. Travis loved to fish, especially at the pond near his home. He loved 4-wheeling, video games, dancing, listening to country music and playing guitar with friends. He always looked forward to Thanksgiving with family and playing baseball with his cousins. He enjoyed spending the Fourth of July at Beech Mountain with his friends, and enjoyed doing anything and everything that involved his brother, Burns and their extraordinarily close-knit friends. He especially enjoyed spending time with his girlfriend, Emily Yelton. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his brother, Burns Stephen Cale of the home; maternal grandmother, Sara W. Payne of Greenville; paternal grandparents, Bobbie Campbell Lazar and W.E. ?Rainey? Lazar of Greenville; other surviving family members include, Reverend Sara Anna Payne of Richmond, VA., Dr. William and Patti Payne Bearden of Chapin, SC., Julie Payne Wooley of Greenwood, Tommy and Jacque Cale Gaul of Greer, Larry and Lisa Cale Colburn of Canton, GA., Mike Lazar of Greer, Roy and Robin Doss of Rustburg, VA., Dr. Mike and Dr. Anna Bearden Lowit, Ryan and Wallace Bearden Miller, Robert Wooley, Elizabeth Wooley, Jason and Amy Gaul, Ryan Gaul, Connor Colburn, Jeffrey Doss, Cord Doss, Brian Lazar and Kevin Lazar. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Burns E. Cale. Memorials may be made to Carolina Remembrance Fund for Travis Cale, SAE, University of South Carolina, Gift Processing, 1600 Hampton Street, Suite 736, Columbia, SC 29208 or Meals on Wheels, 15 Oregon Street, Greenville, SC 29605. The funeral service will be held Saturday, November 3, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. at Brookwood Church, 580 Brookwood Point Place, Simpsonville. Visitation will follow the service at the residence. Active pallbearers will be Ryan Gaul, Le McNair, Julian Nexson, Chris Nitto, Brendan Smith, R.J. Snyder, Robert Wooley and Brayden Wynn.
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Travis Lane Cale, 19, of 25 Round Pond Road, died Sunday, October 28, 2007. Born in Greenville, he was the son of Stephen Eugene and Connie Payne Cale. Travis was a 2006 graduate of JL Mann Academy where he played JV and Varsity baseball. He attended the University of South Carolina, majoring in Business andContinue Reading

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Vickie Payne McDowell left a message on March 6, 2015:
Our thoughts, prayers and love go out to each one of you and your family members. We are so sadden by your loss, but we know that God has plans for those he takes to heaven with him. We were not able to be with your family during this time, but you were
Terry Williams left a message on March 6, 2015:
Steve and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Travis. You are in my prayers as you move ahead. Hope it is of comfort to know Travis and his friends are in a much better place.
Rex Bull left a message on March 6, 2015:
IN THE BONDS Love A brother
Regina Baker left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Connie and family, My heart was saddened to hear the news. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Randall, Elaine & Melissa Stansell left a message on March 6, 2015:
Our many thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Since hearing of this tragedy, our hearts have been heavy. Find comfort in knowing that Travis is now in Heaven. God will provide the strength in the days, months and years ahead. As USC plays Arkansas t
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Paula Cook Searcy left a message on March 6, 2015:
Steve and Connie, My family wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. As the mother of three I cannot imagine your pain. Please tell Bobbie we are thinking of her too. God be with you, Paula Cook Searc
Melissa Jacobs left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Steve and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May God be with you and give you peace. Sincerely, Leon and Monty Jacobs Advanced Transmissions
Lisa left a message on March 6, 2015:
Mr. and Mrs. Cale and Family: Your family has been in our thoughts and prayers throughout this week, especially yesterday. We will continue to remember you and all of the other families affected by this tragic loss. Lisa, Harry, Taylor and Emilee Cab
Kirk & Joan Leaphart left a message on March 6, 2015:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, as God receives these precious children into His home.
Katherine Ballard left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Cale family, We loved having Travis over at our house for Young Life all of those years. He could light up the room when he walked in, and I know that his love for life was contagious. The Ballard family loves all of you and are praying for you.
Judy Erickson left a message on March 6, 2015:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and and will be with you every day. Jim and Judy Erickson
Jimmy and Andrea League left a message on March 6, 2015:
You are in our thoughts and Prayers . We pray that God will be with you and give you peace in the momories of Travis . Jimmy and Andrea
JIM AND SHERRY LANRETH left a message on March 6, 2015:
MAY GOD'S LOVE COMFORT YOU AT THIS SAD TIME AND AFTERWARDS. OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. JAMES III WILL SURELY MISS TRAVIS.
ginger cebe left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dearest Connie and Family, Our hearts are breaking for you all. We have such happy memories of sitting with you watching Travis and Burns and Jack play baseball in their younger years. It is too hard to believe that that sweet handsome boy is no longer he
David & Lisa Kleinfelder left a message on March 6, 2015:
To the Cale family and especially Connie and Steve our thoughts and prayers are with you. David and Lisa
Cotton and Ann Taylor left a message on March 6, 2015:
Steve, Connie ,Burns, Ann and I do not have the words to express our sorrow for your loss. We will never forget the vacation we spent together and we went crabbing with Burns and Travis. I will always remember Travis wearing that old faded USC baseball
Clarice & Nick Waldecker left a message on March 6, 2015:
Stephen, Connie family and friends, you don't know us but we feel your loss deeply, the worst thing in the world is to lose a child. We are parents too, blessed with two beautiful, bright daughters and could not even begin to feel your pain. However, w
CL left a message on March 6, 2015:
Cale Family, This has been a difficult time and I pray that Travis' passing has brought you closer to God and his immense love. He is always there and he's watching over you. May God bless you and may Travis rest in peace. CL
cindy wright left a message on March 6, 2015:
as a mother who lost her son at 29 in 2000 my heart is heavy for you.as I have watched and read the news i can't get this horrible accident out of my mind.i pray for you all every day. May god be with you all after everyone has gone back to their lives an
Cindy Sides left a message on March 6, 2015:
To the Family of Travis Cale I am so heartbroken for your loss in your beautiful son. I know your pain. My son was killed at Western Carolina Univ. 11 months ago today, Nov 2. It was his 20th birthday, Dec 2 that he died. The pain we feel everyday is unr
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Chuck Allen left a message on March 6, 2015:
Margaret and I are praying for your family. We hope that you will be touched by the love of God, family and friends during this very difficult time. Our hearts are grieving with you and for you. Your friends Chuck and Margaret Allen
Cathy Edwards Sowell left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Steve and Connie, I am so very sorry to learn of your tragic loss. As mom of a boy the same age as Travis, I can't even begin to imagine your pain. My heart breaks for you. Please know your family is in our deepest prayers. Sincerely, Mik
Bo , Sherry, Hogan and Griffin Stoner left a message on March 6, 2015:
Connie,Steve,and Burns- We are so, so sorry for your loss. I remember playing football with Travis and Burns for many years every Saturday. We would ride the go-cart around the parking lot and Travis would give one of my sons a ride, which he loved. Both
Belva S. Partin left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Connie, I am so sorry for your loss. We moved from Greenville in June of this year and I don't get the news from the Upstate. It was such a tragic event, so unreal, I can't imagine your grief. Please know that my prayers are with you and your fam
Barbara Peebles Smith left a message on March 6, 2015:
To the Payne and Cale families: The Peebles family is so sorry to hear about Travis. He must have been a real blessing to your family. Even though over the years I have lost touch with Mrs. Payne, my beloved teacher, and with Doodle , I wanted you to k
Ann Newton Allen left a message on March 6, 2015:
To the Cale Family We were greatly saddened and our hearts and love go out to each one of you and your extended family. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. As a family, we believe that God has a plan for each one of us that glorify Him. I'm s
A.J. Theodore, Jenna Theodore Sinclair, and Bo Theodore left a message on March 6, 2015:
Steve and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May Travis' memory be eternal.
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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