Brent J. Conlin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, in Midland, Texas, at the age of 75. Brent was born on December 26, 1939 in Preston, Idaho to Ada Irene Jensen and William "Bill" Field Conlin. He spent his early years on the family ranch and working in the family creamery. He graduated from Brigham Young University in 1962 with a BS in Agronomy. He married Carol Ann Austin, in 1966. Brent moved to Amarillo in 1978 to work for the USDA Soil Conservation Service now known as the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Brent was an avid hunter, fly fisherman and gardener. He loved being outdoors and going to look at deer and geese.
Brent is survived by three siblings, his spouse Carol Ann, and their five children: Holly (and Chuck Laing) of Midland, Phillip (and Devri) of Midland, Christine of Amarillo, Roger (and Karryn) of Blossburg, PA, and Kent of Oklahoma City, 17 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his father and his mother.
Flowers and condolences may be sent to Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive, Amarillo TX 79109.
Visitation Schedule
Cox Funeral Home
4180 Canyon Drive
Amarillo, TX 79109
Friday, November 20, 2015
6:00-8:00 PM
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
5401 Bell St
Amarillo, TX 79109
Saturday, November 21, 2015
1:00 PM
Burial Schedule
Llano Cemetery
Amarillo , TX