In Memory of Shane Chappell Jr. & Travis Clemons
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Speaking for the family of Travis S. Clemons and Shane R. Chappell Jr., we announce two major losses. Travis Clemons (age 25) was shot and killed last year on October 24th of 2023, and roughly three months later Shane Chappell Jr. (age 24) was found lifeless in his room early morning on January 25th of 2024.
Shane and Travis were first cousins and close since birth. Survived by many immediate family members, relatives, and close friends, this tragedy has affected every single one of us. As hard as it is to take the next steps, we are planning to celebrate the lives of Tavis and Shane in the near future.
Be assured that we will go to whatever extent to make sure each celebration is remembered, but the point of this GoFundMe is to take both Travis’ and Shane’s celebrations to the next level. Even considering setting up a fundraiser wasn’t an option for the family because of our pride, but there have been many people who were close with Shane and/ or Travis who want to be a part of their remembrance in the same way they were a part of their lives, so this is a way for those people to do just that.
Being that both Travis and Shane deserve the respect and the full concentration of their own celebration, there will be two separate celebrations. The dates have not been set yet but the family would like to have them more towards the late spring/ early summer months, so the advantage of nicer weather can be taken. As soon as the dates are chosen, everyone will be updated.
Each and every penny will go towards each celebration in some way, shape, or form, whether that be catering, location reservations, decorations, remembrance events, etc. The money that is raised will be split down the middle, half going towards Shane’s Celebration of Life and the other half going towards Travis’ Celebration of Life.
As a family, we are going to give them our all one last time to show these two people that we love them! This is an opportunity for everyone else, that may have that same feeling, to be a part of these two special celebrations. Anything and everything is appreciated, and you’re invited regardless. Thank you.
*Obituary Links*
Travis S. Clemons
Shane R. Chappell Jr.
Organizer
Kyle Fugate
Organizer
Michigan City, IN