Obituary of Travis J. Gryder
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Mr. Travis Jake Gryder, age 21, of Boone passed away Monday morning at Watauga Medical Center. Born May 21, 1993 in Watauga County, he was a son of Kelvin Gryder and Rebecca Eggers-Gryder. Travis was a graduate of Watauga High School, and attended East Carolina University and Appalachian State University. Travis was a member of Boy Scout Troop 101 and was an Eagle Scout and a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He was a graduate of the Cleveland County Fire Academy. Travis was employed by the Blowing Rock Fire & Rescue, and it was there that he found his passion. He also volunteered at the Watauga County Rescue Squad. Travis was full of life and genuinely enjoyed helping others and it showed.
He is survived by his parents, Kelvin Gryder and the Honorable Rebecca Eggers-Gryder, one brother, Daniel Gryder, his paternal grandparents, Roy & Edith Gryder of Blowing Rock, his maternal grandfather, Stacy C. Eggers, Jr, of Boone and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services for Mr. Travis Jake Gryder will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 1 o�clock at the First Presbyterian Church. Officiating will be Rev. Jeff Smith and Rev. Kevin Yandle. Burial will follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Park & Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Watauga County Rescue Squad, PO Box 3487, Boone, NC 28607 or on line at www.wataugarescue.org, or to Phoenix Society, Inc. 1835 RW Berends Drive, SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49519-4955 or online at www.phoenix-society.org.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5 o�clock until 9 o�clock at the First Presbyterian Church, 131 Big Valley Street, Boone, NC 28607.
Online condolences may be shared with the Gryder family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.