Travis Duane "Taj" Carothers
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Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 6 A Obituary - June 26, 2017
Travis Duane "Taj" Carothers
August 25, 1980 - June 18, 2017
Travis Duane Carothers "Taj", died unexpectedly in Grand Junction, CO on June 18, 2017, at the age of 36.
Travis is survived by his parents, Karl Carothers Sr. of Decatur, IL, Deborah Bramhall of Decatur, IL, and Donna Knutt of Grand Junction, CO; his wife, Rebecca Erman and children, Marissa
(18), Marcus (16), Jaden (16), Andre (14), Jamyson (14),
Anthony (14), Aveah (10), Trevon (10), and Amani (4); brother,
Karl Jr. of Grand Junction; brother, Joshua (Rene) of Grand
Junction, and sisters, Dannie and Jatarra Knutt of Grand
Junction. He is preceded in death by his great-aunt, Ruth;
grandfather, Jack; uncle, Robert; uncle, Mickey, and
grandmother, Patricia.
Travis was born on August 25, 1980, in Bloomington, IL to
Karl Carothers and Deborah Bramhall. Travis worked in the oil
field. He was a dedicated father and enjoyed caring for his
children. Travis always had a smile on his face and loved music.
He loved to drive and be outdoors jet skiing, four wheeling, and
going on the Monument. He will be loved and missed by all that
knew him.
A funeral service is scheduled for June 29, at Clifton Christian
Church, located at 2010, 615 I-70 Bus Loop, at 12:00 p.m.,
followed by a graveside service at Orchard Mesa Cemetery. A
Celebration of Life will follow at the V.F.W. Post 1247. Pastor
Amani Bullock will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to
attend and celebrate Travis’ life.
