Travis A. Minks

Travis A. Minks, 38, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, formerly of Moline, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 31, 2019.

Visitation is 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at Trimble Pointe, 701 12th Street, Moline, during which time the family will greet friends in the Horizon Room in the upper level. Friends are also invited to gather at the bar in the CityView Lounge (lower level) to share memories and celebrate Travis' life. Private burial will be in Moline Memorial Park at 10:00 a.m. Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Travis Minks Memorial Fund to be established by the family.

Travis Alan Minks was born May 25, 1980, in Moline, the son of Stanley A. and Denise A. (Roarick) Minks. From fifth grade through high school he was involved in band, choir, and many musicals and plays, including Quad City Music Guild and The Barn Theater in Geneseo. In his junior and senior years he was in the Illinois All State Choir. Travis graduated from Moline High School in 1998.

Travis attended Western Illinois University and graduated from SOWELA Technical College. He was an accomplished welder and millwright, and held many advanced certifications, which he took great pride in. He was employed by PCL Industrial Construction.

He loved music, singing, acting, playing his saxophone, and taught himself to play the guitar. His family favorite meals were homemade ice cream and Nanny's macaroni and cheese.

Travis thoroughly enjoyed family time and activities, especially with his son, Mason, whom he loved with all his heart. He delighted in watching him play baseball and soccer. With Mason being a St. Louis Cardinals' fan, they loved bantering back and forth, as Travis was a "die hard" Chicago Cubs' fan.

Travis would light up a room with his infectious smile, his warm personality, quick wit, and thoughtfulness for others. He will be greatly missed by everyone who ever knew him.

Travis leaves behind his son, Mason Minks of Rock Island; parents, Stan and Barbara Minks of Lake Charles, and Denise and Ted Ronk of Minocqua, Wisconsin; his sister, Tracy (James McConnell) White of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; his beloved nieces, Avalynn and Kiera; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and many many friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Chester and Beverly Minks and Ralph and Mary Roarick.

The family invites friends to share stories and condolences at TrimbleFuneralHomes.com.