Alvis "Al" Veazey

Alvis "Al" Veazey, 93, of Amarillo, died Sunday, September 23, 2018. Funeral services will be 2:00pm Thursday at Cox Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Dr. with Pastor Trevor Brown officiating. Graveside services will be 2:00pm Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Fillmore Cemetery in Fillmore, Indiana. Al was born January 17, 1925 in Amarillo to Sidney and Eva Veazey. He graduated from Amarillo High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army 10th Infantry during WWII from 1943-1946. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, with a major in animal husbandry from Texas Tech University in 1951. He married Joan Arnold Cox on August 15, 1957 in Amarillo. Al worked for Trinity Portland Cement Co. He later became an auctioneer, and worked for Williams and Web Auctions. In his spare time, he was a Boy Scout leader and was active in Kiwanis Club. He was a hunter in his younger years, and also enjoyed landscaping. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church. Al was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ivaughan Rattan; and a brother, Carter Veazey. Survivors include his wife, Joan Veazey of Amarillo; a cousin, Tracy Ball and wife Teresa of Amarillo. The family suggests memorials be made to First Baptist Church, 1208 S. Tyler St. Amarillo, TX 79101.

Service Schedule

Funeral Service Cox Funeral Home Chapel 4180 Canyon Drive Amarillo, TX 79109 Thursday, September 27, 2018 2:00 PM

Burial Schedule

Fillmore Cemetery Fillmore , IN

Memorial Contributions

First Baptist Church 1208 S. Tyler St. Amarillo, TX 79101