David Calvert Jr.

David Calvert Jr, 81 of Amarillo, passed away on December 18, 2024. A memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, January 18th, at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive, in Amarillo with Pastor Bob Miller officiating.

David was born on December 18, 1943, in Childersburg, Alabama to David and Alene Calvert. He served in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in February of 1965. David spent most of his career as a truck driver. He enjoyed all the places it took him and all the people he met along the way. During his time in Dumas, he enjoyed racing cars, go-karts, collecting classic cars and his many trips across the United States on his motorcycle. After his retirement, you would find the self-appointed “Mayor of the neighborhood” working in his yard and helping his neighbors and friends. Most of all, he cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren.

David was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Kaye Calvert; four sisters, Ellarea Dickson, Gayla Dockery, Delena Watwood and Cherie Coaly.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter Stephanie Ammons and husband Jeff, son Richard Calvert and wife Dawn, stepdaughter Melissa Gallaway and husband Jeff, stepson Allen Mason and wife Debbie; seven grandchildren, Jace Ammons (Emily), Dax Ammons, Bella Redman (Kotelyn), Emily Mason, Matthew Mason, Jordan Aly (Thomas), Paxton Gallaway; five great grandchildren; close neighbors and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Make-A-Wish North Texas, Amarillo, 2607 Wolflin Avenue, PMB 292, Amarillo, Texas 79109 or online at https://wish.org/ntx or a charity of your choice.