LaVez Lingo Obituary (1948 - 2024)

LaVez Lingo, 76, of Amarillo passed away September 5, 2024. He was born on July 2, 1948, in Amarillo, Texas to Byron and Ruby Lingo. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Lighthouse Funeral Home, 3707 Wolflin Ave., Amarillo, Texas. LaVez was a happy man who loved to laugh. His family meant everything to him. He loved his kids and grandkids with all his heart. His hobbies were fishing, camping, and garage sales! He worked as a mechanic, oil salesman, and later as an antique dealer on 6th Street. He was an avid Dallas Cowboy Fan. There was no one like him, and he will be missed immensely by all. Rest in Peace sweet LaVez, until we meet again. LaVez was preceded in death by his parents, Byron and Ruby Lingo; his brother, Mario Lingo; a sister, Carol Dunaway, and his in-laws, Hershel and LaVada Smith. His memory will live on through his beloved wife, Diane Lingo; daughter, Tiffany Lingo; son Shane Lingo and wife, Carly; grandchildren, Dillon, Montana, Bailey, Harlee, Gracie and Gavin; a brother-in-law, Cecil Smith, and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by many longtime friends that he loved dearly. In lieu of flowers, please donate in his name to Gracie Project, Panhandle Paw or the Humane Society.