Joel Markus Traves, 46, of Amarillo, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on July 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Joel was born in Lubbock Texas to Bob and Trisha Traves on July 11, 1977.
Memorial Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 19, at Family Worship Center, 11901. Interstate 27.
Joel loved life and would do whatever it took for a laugh and have fun. His hobbies were tearing up cars, MMA fighting, and raising his boys… he loved his boys. When Joel did something he did it all the way.
He was preceded in death by his father Bob Traves.
Survivors include his mother and second dad Len and Trisha Bauer of Amarillo Texas; two sons, Porter Traves and Deagan Traves of the home; three brothers, Cory Traves and wife Rheannon of Amarillo, Michael Bauer of Amarillo, Joshua Bauer and wife Keisha of Amarillo, and a sister Cecilia Bauer of Amarillo. He is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was the best dad
I didn’t know Joel like a lot of people did. He was usually really shy around me. But he was very complimentary to me any time he saw me. My husband (Jerry Middleton) I know will miss Joel a lot. Rest in Peace Joel
Trish, Leonard, and Family- love and prayers to you all. 2 Thes. 3:16.
So sad to hear of Joel’s passing.
He was always a good friend, kind, and nice to weird kiddo back in the day.
I’m devastated to hear it.
For his family, you know my brother better than me, but we all ran around together. I love Joel.
He was a good man.
Isaiah 55 says God’s thoughts are higher than ours. He has purposes we can’t comprehend.
Noun: Joel Markus Traves
Adjective: Jovial, Chummy, Real
Verb: Tearing (up cars), Loving
Adverb: Warmly
A roaring belly laugh, twinkling blue-green eyes, rare.
Red hair, freckles, his mother’s eyes.
Warmest smile. Keeps things tucked inside. A Stanfield A Boy, Much to prove, but beyond beautiful; the sweetest child, a handsome Irish man.
Two boys just like him, that are going to grow up fine gentlemen; God fearing men. Angel kisses upon them,
He’s home now, you know? With his two Fathers. And love him more than you know. Or he knows. Boys: your Father in heaven and your Father Joel loves you so. SO. MUCH. they’re right there beside you, they’re in your heart, they’re in your soul. You are Him and He is in you. Nothing to prove. You’re good, like you.
You’ll trip, you’ll fall. He might not save you, right away, at all.
But look up, talk to Him. He’s listening. Hear Him talking? Not at all? It’s okay. DON’T WORRY.
He keeps you safe in His arms. And when you fall, don’t be afraid to cry. Cry out. Cry out to Him.
LOVE YOU JOEL
Marlboro Reds, Your Smile.
Love you Joel, love your kids and your mother like crazy. 😜 admire a lot, You put up a good fight, watch over us all.
Love you Joel, I love Porter, Deagan and me-mom. I admire how hard you fought. Rest easy Joel and please watch over us.
I had no idea until now and it makes me very sad. Although we weren’t close friends, you don’t forget a guy like Joel. Well, there aren’t many like Joel, but still.
Never saw him without a smile. Even later in life, when we would randomly cross paths, Joel was never anything but a ball of smiling energy and his hugs were an event.
See ya buddy.