Photo courtesy of Aulds Funeral Home - Archer City
Archer City, Texas
Apr 19, 1969 – Jul 22, 2022
Rodney Alan Cryer, age 53, of Amarillo, Texas formerly of Electra, Texas passed away July 22, 2022 at his residence.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2022, at the First Baptist Church of Electra with Kevin Oakley, Pastor of Mescalero Baptist Church of Amarillo, officiating. Interment will follow in Electra Memorial Park under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Electra.
Rodney was born April 19, 1969 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Gerald Don Cryer and Barbara Kelley Cryer.
In 1987, he graduated from Electra High School and then proudly served his country in the United States Navy during Desert Storm. After his tour of duty, he moved to Amarillo in 1991.
He married Monica Fannin on March 15, 1997 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Rodney was employed for Iowa Beef Packers, then Thomas E. Creek Medical Center and finally Amarillo Helium Plant where he was a supervisor. Rodney enjoyed working with his hands in his shop, fixing things and helping his friends. He also loved Nascar Racing and camping. He was recently very proud to become a granddad. Rodney was a member of Mescalero Baptist Church in Amarillo.
Survivors include his wife, Monica Cryer of Amarillo, two sons, Travis Wayne Fannin and wife, Tana of Niles, Michigan and Reese Alan Cryer of Amarillo; mother, Barbara Cryer of Electra; brother, Darryl Don Cryer of Electra; grandson, Atlas Zayne Fannin of Niles, Michigan; niece, Kayla Don Cryer and great-nephew, Carter of Wichita Falls.
Serving as pallbearers will be Rodney Bell, Kevin Detmer, Taylor Forrester, Tony J. Moore, Johnny Taylor and Shawn White.
He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Don Cryer on October 5, 2015.
Read MoreRodney, I never met you, but I know you had to be an amazing person to have had Monica in your life. I'm sorry you had to leave this world and your family and friends, but I know you will live on forever in the hearts and minds of your loved ones.
Alisha Carroll
August 06, 2022 | Yuma, AZ | Acquaintance
I am so sorry to hear about Rodney’s passing. There are no words. He was always easy to talk to and always spoke his mind - that is one of the things I liked about him mostly. Prayers for the family. Rest In Peace Rodney.
Julia Lynch
July 29, 2022 | Amarillo, TX | Coworker
You're the greatest Rodney! Always kind and helpful! I'll miss you sir!
My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends!
Marji Bourque
July 27, 2022 | Amarillo, TX | Coworker
With Deepest Sympathy. So sorry and may he Rest In Peace. Rodney surely will be missed by all. A true patriot. I’ll never forget working with him and his sense of humor. God bless.
Ricky Walega
July 27, 2022 | Hernando, FL | Coworker
I’m so sorry that my wife and I aren’t able to be there.
Ricky Cheek
July 27, 2022 | Dierks, AR | Family
Rest in peace shipmate. Many prayers sent for Rodneys family and friends. Rodney was a real friend , saddened to learn of his passing.
Tim Chainey
July 27, 2022 | Rogersville, MO | Military
Grief is so hard!
Rodney I am so proud of the young man you became. Your life was taken away to short.
Go spread your wings
And shine your star bright.
Love you cuz
Carla Smith
July 27, 2022 | DERMA, MS | Family
R.I.P. Shipmate we have the watch.
Kenneth Wood (Woody)
July 26, 2022 | Sherwood, AR | Military
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jordan Fairfield
July 26, 2022 | Newberry, FL | Coworker