Remembering Red Deckard of Amarillo | Amarillo News

Amarillo loses a beloved pillar of the community as R.K. “Red” Deckard, Jr., age 89, passes away on September 3, 2026. A lifelong resident and master electrician who also served as Amarillo’s electrical inspector, Red built a legacy through hard work, family, and faith. Married to Dorothy Dee for 53 years, he is survived by his children Renee and Randy, three grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. His memorial service will be held at Crossroads Country Church on Friday, September 11, at 2 PM — and in lieu of flowers, donations are requested to support the church. 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/a71f526764128a41