Mr. Travis S. Uzzell, age 81, died at Our Community Hospital in Scotland Neck on Saturday, September 26, 2009. Mr. Uzzell graduated from Roanoke Rapids High School then attended the University of North Carolina studying pharmacy. Following college, he moved to Raleigh and went to work for Merck Pharmaceuticals for a number of years. Following his work in the pharmaceutical industry, he returned to Halifax County to the home place where he took over and continued the family farming business. In 1949 he was married to Sue Bartlett. Mr. Uzzell, along with his family, have been life long members of First Baptist Church of Scotland Neck. Mr. Uzzell served many capacities at the church some of which include, deacon, chairman of deacons, chairman of finance and was a member of the Pittman Bible Class which he taught for a number of years. In 1974, Mr. Uzzell was appointed to the office of Register of Deeds for Halifax County and held that position until retiring December 31, 1993. Beyond his service to the county, Mr. Uzzell also held every office on the North Carolina Register of Deeds Association and was the North Carolina Representative to the National Register of Deeds Association. He served as county commissioner from 1960-1974, was a member of the Halifax County Board of Social Services serving from 1971-1974 holding the chair position from 1972-1974. Mr. Uzzell taught Notary Law for eight years at Halifax Community College. He was a long time member of the Kiwanis Club in Scotland Neck. In his spare time, Mr. Uzzell enjoyed mechanic work and tinkering with old cars. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and never met a stranger.
Preceding him in death are his mother and father, Thelma Lois McInturff Uzzell and Kirby Smith Uzzell and his son, Patrick Scott Uzzell.
Survivors include his wife Sarah ‘Sue’ B. Uzzell of the home, one son, Steve Uzzell and his wife, Joann of Scotland Neck, one sister, Sylvia Lois Uzzell Menard and her husband Bill of Hampstead, North Carolina, two grandchildren, Elizabeth and Scott Uzzell.
I knew Travis in R. Rapids High School. Whenever I visited my sister and her husband, Pauline & Franklin Whitehead in S.Neck, I would run into Travis. He was such a friendly person, a man of great integrity (so few of his kind) and all the qualities of a “Southern gentleman”. He’ll be missed by many. 10/08/09
Sue: Geneva and I send you our heartfelt sympathy. John & Geneva
Dear Sue,
I was so sorry hear or read about Travis. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. He was one of our finest, no doubt about that. Our deepest sypathies to you and your family at this time.
Connie
Sarah Sue,
We are sorry to hear about the death of Travis, our thoughs and prayers are with you during this time.e
We are so sad to hear about your loss of Travis. He was a classmate of mine at Roanke Rapids High School. We will keep the family in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.
Dalton L. Finch, Jr.
CLASS OF 45
Sorry for your loss your family is in my prayers.
I’ve known Travis since my days in the Haifax County Manager’s Office in the early 80s. He was a wonderful, gentle, full-of-life treasure. He was certainly one of “the greatest generation.” I will miss him, and I will hold his memory in my heart. God bless you, Sue, you two were so cute together. Another star has been added to the night sky. Love, Cathy
May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I enjoyed talking to Mr. Uzzell when he came in the office. He will be missed. God bless.
I worked for 30 years at the State Vital Records office. Travis helped me so much with marriages & later births & deaths. I always looked forward to the RD convention because I would see Travis & Sue. I am so thankful my husband got to meet Travis, when he had heart surgery and we were able to visit him at Wake Medical. I will always remember both of you, especially as we travel home to South Mills and go through Scotland Neck. Sue, I’ll be praying for you during this time.