Obituaries

Travis Yingling

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Lee Travis Yingling of Benton, longed for the day he would see his parents and grandparents again. On July 13, 2015, at age 80, that day arrived. Travis unexpectedly died at the Arkansas Heart Hospital after a three week struggle with the complications from a tick-borne illness. He was preceded in death by his birth father Lloyd Yingling, mother Lena Frazier Yingling Bragg, adoptive father, A.R. Bragg Jr., step-granddaughter, Robin Nicole Yates, and step-great-granddaughter, Robin Marie Yates. Travis is survived by his wife, Edna Dooley Yates Yingling of Benton; sisters, Mary Elizabeth (Don) Edwards of San Marcus, Texas, Brenda (Butch) LaBee and Jan (Clifton) Sheridan both of Benton; children, Ross (Carol) Yingling of Conway and Beth Yingling of Bryant; stepchildren, Billy (Jill) Yates of Plainview, John (Kim) Yates of Rover, and David "Hoss" (Janice) Yates of Dardanelle; 15 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and godchildren. Travis was a 1953 graduate of Bauxite High School, attended Little Rock University (LRU), and numerous real estate, insurance, and appraisal schools. A respected member of the Benton business community, he was a former banker, real estate and insurance agent, Community Development Director for the City of Benton, and the past 39 years owned Yingling Real Estate Appraisal Service. Travis was a faithful and much-loved member of Grace Church in Bryant, serving on the Board of Directors and praise team. He cherished his family and supported them in whatever they did. He was known by many names including Daddy, Trav, Travalee, Pop Pop, Paw, and Paw Travis. He was happiest when he was calling the hogs while watching his beloved Razorbacks with his family and friends. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Friday, July 17th, at Grace Church in Bryant. Funeral services will also be at Grace Church at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 18th. Burial will be at Forest Hills Cemetery, in Alexander. On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

Published July 17, 2015

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