Travis Lionel Paige, Sr., age 74, of Biloxi, passed away on May 26, 2010.
Mr. Paige was born on June 22, 1935. He was in Tucking and Heavy Equipment business for many years. In 1978 he built and operated Coalville Grocery for 15 years, and put in two small mobile home parks.
Mr. Paige was a member of Coalville United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Helena Paige; and an infant son.
Survivors include his wife and best friend of 38 years, Stella Paige; one son, Travis Paige, Jr. and wife Brandi; one daughter, Donna Lynn Cooley and her husband Adam; four step children, David Mason and wife Patty, Gary Mason and wife Monica, Ricky Mason and wife Terry, Robin Mason Bond; thirteen grandchildren, April Harris, Marc and Jonathan Mason, September Thornton, Michelle Pevey, Mason and Paige Bond, Brodie and Presley Paige, Dustin, Ashten, Colton, and Shelton Cooley; eight great grandchildren, Dajih and Jaddin Harris, Jagger and Jaylen Mason, Natalie and Kelson Mason, Addison Mason, and Mackynzie Thornton; sisters, Glady Schepen and husband Sidney; Claudette Marie Bradford; and many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express a very special thank you to Lester Baldwin and Sherri. The family couldn't have made it without you. He loved you very much.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Coalville Methodist Church or Hospice of Light, Ocean Springs.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, May 28, 2010 at 12:00 Noon at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until service time. Burial will follow at Wolf River Cemetery.
An online obituary may be viewed and guestbook signed at www.riemannfamily.com.