Travis Reid Hipps, a loving son, husband, father and grandfather, went home to be with his Lord on October 13, 2026, at the age of 51. He was the son of Clyde and Rachel Whitson Hipps. Travis was a Block Mason his entire working life. He is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Richard Jones.

In addition to his parents Travis is survived by his wife of 27 years, married September 11, 1999, Vanessa Jones Hipps; daughters, Philicia Jones-Hipps (Chris), Jamie King (Cameron) and Angelina Heinz (Kyle); son, Devan Jones- Hipps; brothers, Adrian Lee Hipps (Jennifer) and Eric Bryce Hipps (Autumn); grandchildren, Navaeh Ramsey, Kyra King and Delyla King; nephews, Kristopher Hipps (Lacie), Austin , Nickolas and Nathan Hipps, and Malachi Justice; mother-in-law, Vera Jones; sister-in-law, Robbie Jones (Shawn); special friends, Mark Cutshall and Chuck Taylor, who taught him everything he knew; dogs, Sassy Mae, Diesel and Bongo, and a cat, Hitman.

A funeral service will be held 1:00pm Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Piney Mountain Baptist Church. Reverend Sam King will officiate. The burial will follow in the Jones Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Following the burial the family will gather at Clyde and Rachel's house, 46 Corgi Lane, Weaverville, NC.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Blue Ridge Funeral & Cremation Service to help the family with final expenses.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org