Travis Patrick Drane

August 31, 1976 - May 17, 2021

Travis Patrick Drane of Leonard, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 17, 2021 at the age of 44. Travis was born in Bryan, Texas and then lived in Huntsville, Texas though his Junior and High school education. During his time in Huntsville, he was a member of the Hornet Football team and the 4-H club. Travis earned his Associates of Arts from The University of Phoenix in 2011. Travis pursued his passion for art as an exceptional tattoo artist. Later, Travis discovered his love of auto mechanics. He developed his skills as a mechanic while working along side his brother-in-law at Mcswain Automotive. Travis was also a member and fabricator for McSwain Motorsports where he enjoyed racing his drag car “Cornbred”. He founded his own mobile mechanic company, Beard and Belly Automotive, in 2015 where he met many customers who became friends through their shared interest and passion about cars. Travis will be remembered by his family and friends for his loving heart, artistic soul and title of “Favorite Uncle”. Travis is preceded in death by his grandparents: Steve Drane and Jean Scott, Billy Joe and Patricia Golden; uncles: Mike Drane and Mike Billingsley, and his beloved dog, Indi. He is survived by his wife Alicia Drane; his five children: Tre’, Baylee, Rayleigh, Kylah, and Karston; three grandchildren; parents, Scott and Ireta; brother, Scott (LeighAnn) and their children: Christian, Kylie, and Parker; brother, Kris(Jennifer) and their children: Jenna, Kelsey, and Charlie; sister, Vicky(Brian) and their children: Maggy and Brysen; sister-in-law, Lauren (Angel), and their children: Karah, Tyler and Aiden as well as other extended family and a host of friends, all of whom loved Travis dearly and will miss him greatly. A Celebration of Travis' life will be at 3:00pm, Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Max Slayton Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Lowrie officiating.