A Cowboy’s Quiet Legacy | Amarillo News

A quiet giant of the Texas ranch life, David Gregory Yelek, 64, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, deep faith, and unwavering love for family and land. Born in Fort Collins, Colorado, he found his true calling in Sherman County, Texas, where he spent two decades as a respected cowboy at Cactus Feeders. Married to Cece since 1999, David’s life was defined by devotion — to his wife, his daughter Andrea and her husband Dustin, stepdaughter Katie Green, and countless nieces, nephews, friends like Rick Manwell and Steve Baskin, and the cattle he loved. Remembered for his integrity, compassion, and the simple joy he found in honest labor, David’s spirit lives on in every story told about him. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7b348acf90c457a9