Travis Ray Sandage, age 72, of Donaldson, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at his home.  He was born January 23, 1954 to the late Ray and Bobbye Jo (Wearden) Sandage.  He worked most of his life as a carpenter.  He had a tremendous love of music and was a passionate drummer, playing in many garage bands throughout his life.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He leaves behind his children, Leanne, Jamie, Christina, and Justin; six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Richard Sandage (Pam) of Donaldson and Robert Sandage (Cathy) of Holland, TX; several cousins including David and Denise Sandage, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be a celebration of his life at a later date.

Travis loved this poem, may he rest in peace.

DO IT ANYWAY

People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered.

Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind,

people may accuse you of selfish ulterior motives.

Be kind anyway.

If you are successful,

you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies.

Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and sincere,

people may deceive you.

Be honest and sincere anyway.

What you spend years building,

others could destroy overnight.

Create anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness,

some may be jealous.

Be happy anyway.

The good you create today,

will often be forgotten.

Do good anyway.

Give the best you have,

and it will never be enough.

Give your best anyway.

In the final analysis, it is between you and God.

It was never between you and them anyway.

-Mother Teresa

Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home.  You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.