Larry Lloyd Rector, 73 of Friona passed away peacefully on April 11th, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas. A Celebration of Life Service was held at 2:30 PM on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025, at the Friona Methodist Church, in Friona, Texas with Rev. David McGaughy, officiating.
Larry was born August 1st, 1951, in Friona, to Lloyd and Betty Louise Rector. He graduated from Friona High School in 1970 and in 1973 he married the love of his life, Sharon Rector, in the Friona First Baptist Church.
A proud lifelong resident of Friona, Larry was a familiar face and faithful friend in the community he loved so deeply. His life reflects his vibrant spirit – from riding dirt bikes and working on classic cars, to camping with family and friends. Creating lasting memories with those he loved was important to him.
Larry was a man of deep and unwavering faith. He served his community, church, and family with humility, always putting others before himself. His servant’s heart was so evident in everything he did. He was known for his kindness, warmth, and sincere care for others.
Above all, Larry cherished his family. His love for his dear wife, children, and his five treasured granddaughters “five queens” was unwavering and filled with pride. He also found immense joy in his role as a great-grandfather to his precious great-grandson, River.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Betty Louise Rector.
Those left to celebrate Larry’s life include his beloved wife of 51 years, Sharon Rector; his son Jason Rector and wife Karla of Friona; his daughter Janet Denton of Amarillo; five granddaughters Arlisa Denton of Friona, Emma Hernandez and husband Jonathon of Friona, Jodie Guajardo and husband Joe of Amarillo, Molly Rector, Ella Rector; one great-grandson River Denton, all of Friona; siblings Ricky Rector and wife Kathy of Marble Falls, Roy Don Rector and wife Sherri Jo of Pflugerville, Sheri Louise Rector of Dallas; brother-in-laws Roy Don Smith and wife Carol Ann of Dalhart, Kenneth Smith and wife Robbi of Guymon, OK, Steven Smith of Darrouzett; and mother-in-law Betty Smith; along with many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends.
Dillon Daniel Jaramillo, 5 of Friona passed away April 10, 2025 in Friona. Viewing was held on Tuesday April 15, 2025 beginning at 2:00PM at Conexiones Divinas Church in Friona. Celebration of Life Services were held on Wednesday April 16, 2025, 11:00 AM at Conexiones Divinas Church in Friona with Rafael Marin, officiating. Arrangements and burial in the Friona Cemetery entrusted to HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.
Dillon was born November 19, 2019 in Hereford, Texas to Luis Daniel Jaramillo and Kasandra Faudoa. He was a very smart, happy, loving and caring child. He thrived on telling everyone how much he loved and cared for them. He enjoyed Sonic the Hedgehog, dinosaurs, and sharks.
Those that will miss his amazing smile include his parents- Luis and Kasandra, grandparents-Gregorio and Santa Jaramillo, and Juan Faudoa and Luciana Gonzalez, all of Friona, Aunts-Daisy Jaramillo, Anahi Jaramillo, Jenifer Samarron and husband Juan, Cindy Morales, all of Friona, and Magaly Faudoa of Bovina, uncles-Marcos Faudoa of Friona and Gustavo Faudoa of Mexico, and numerous cousins.
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