Clifford L. Romero

Clifford L. Romero 85, of Amarillo passed Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 in Amarillo. Rosary will be recited at 6 pm Wednesday at Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel. Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 2:30 pm Thursday at St. Mary's Cathedral with Father Anthony Neusch celebrant, officiating. Burial will be at Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St. Clifford was born in Amarillo to Rosario and Stella (Lucero) Romero. He attended Amarillo High School where he played football. He graduated from Price College. He worked as a switchman for Santa Fe Railroad and retired after 28 years of dedicated service. Clifford was a great provider for his family. He usually had several jobs to make sure his family had everything they needed. He owned and operated R&R Electronics as well as R&R Home Improvements. Clifford loved to draw and was a fantastic artist. Clifford was very active with the Knights of Columbus and the United Transportation Union, where he was a past president. Clifford married Rosalie Lindvay in 1955 in Clovis NM. She was the love of his life. She preceded him in death in 2019. He was also preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Rosario "JR" Romero. He is survived by two sons, Rick Romero and partner Jeff Mayo and Mark Romero and his wife Krista; two daughters, Tina Sims and fianc Brad Stark and Julie Hampton and partner, John Judkins; ten grandchildren, Brian Romero, Brad Romero, Melissa Averett, Alexis Ortiz, Jake Romero, Faith Romero, Shane Sims, Dexter Sims, Baylee Hampton and Nathen Hampton; eleven great-grandchildren, Mason Romero, Brylee Romero, Rylan Romero, Aspyn Romero, Kole Baber, Scarlette Ortiz, Ezekiel Ortiz, James Romero, John Romero, Blakely Sims and Wilder Sims. The family will receive friends at 9208 Orry ave., Amarillo, Tx 79119 and the family suggests memorial donations to the Diocese of Amarillo, NE 24th Ave. Amarillo, Texas 79107. Visitation Rector Funeral Home Tuesday, September 29, 2020 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM 2800 South Osage Amarillo, Texas 79103 Visitation Rector Funeral Home Wednesday, September 30, 2020 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM 2800 South Osage Amarillo, Texas 79103 Prayer Service Rector Funeral Home Wednesday, September 30, 2020 6:00 PM 2800 South Osage Amarillo, Texas 79103 Funeral Service St. Mary's Cathedral Thursday, October 01, 2020 2:30 PM 1200 S. Washington Amarillo, TX - Texas 79102