Travis Lee Sowders age 39, of West Hollywood California and formerly
of Barbourville, was born on March 12, 1975, in Corbin, Kentucky to Ancil Sowders and Charlynn (Lynn) Graham Sowders. Travis died
Wednesday, June 11, 2014, due to injuries he sustained in a
automobile accident in Los Angeles, California. He was a graduate of
Knox Central High School, Princeton University and received his
Master Degree at UCLA. Travis was a Marketing Director for the Blackboard Company. He was preceded in death by his Maternal Grandparents, William and Cordia Graham and his Paternal Grandparents,
Bev and Betty Sowders.

Travis is survived by his partner, Rob Six of West Hollywood, California; parents; Ancil and Lynn Sowders of Barbourville; his sister; Synthia Sowders of Barbourville; his nieces; Lillian and
Audra Partin; many dear and beloved aunts and uncles and his beloved
dog companion, Sophie.

Funeral Services for Travis Lee Sowders will be conducted at the East
Barbourville Baptist Church, Monday, June 23, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with
Rev. Josh Smith and Dr. Dennis Hammons officiating. Burial will follow in the Barbourville Cemetery with cousins of Travis serving
as pallbearers. Friends will be received at the East Barbourville Baptist Church, Monday, June 23, 2014 after 11:00 am until the funeral hour at 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Liberty Hill Foundation/Travis Sowders Future Fund, which will be invested in causes such as K-12 education and equality and advancement of at-risk youth. Tax-deductible contributions can be mailed to 6420 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 700, Los Angeles, CA 90048.

Hopper Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.