Danny “Dan” Ray Cummins

Danny “Dan” Ray Cummins, 85, of Amarillo died peacefully on June 4, 2023, in Amarillo, surrounded by his loved ones.

Funeral services will be held on 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the First Baptist Church in Clarendon, with Pastor Lance Wood officiating.  Burial will follow in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Dan was born October 1, 1937, to Forrest and Lorene Cummins in Hollis, Oklahoma.  He grew up near Hollis and graduated from Hollis High School in 1955.

Dan married the love of his life, Hertha Lanford, on June 2, 1957.  For 66 years, Dan and Hertha shared a bond of unconditional love, building a loving family, and creating a lifetime of cherished memories together.  Their marriage was an inspiration to all who knew them, and Dan considered his family his proudest accomplishment.

In 1970, Dan began working at Highland Park Village in Amarillo.  Dan took great pride in his work at Highland Park, where he served as the dedicated and loyal manager of the housing complex for over 50 years.  Dan and Hertha raised their family at Highland Park Village – it was their home, and he loved it dearly. Never one to consider retirement, Dan was still leading his employees from his hospital bed during his final days.

Dan’s legacy of leadership and service did not end with his work at Highland Park.  Throughout his life, Dan was passionate about helping others and making a positive contribution to his community. He served on the Highland Park ISD School Board for 31 years and was instrumental in starting 4-H and FFA programs for Highland Park students. To this day, the National Jr. Honor Society at Highland Park ISD is named after Dan, honoring his longstanding commitment to the school.

A faithful follower of the Lord, Dan served as a deacon at the former Mesa Verde Baptist Church in Amarillo.  More recently, he became a member of the Bolton Street Baptist Church in Amarillo.

Above all, “Gran-Dan” loved his family.  His most cherished memories were celebrating holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, and any other special occasion with his loved ones.  Dan particularly enjoyed spending time with his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids at his lake house at Lake Greenbelt.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Pat Hall.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Hertha, and their four children: Chriss Clifford of Clarendon, Theresa Shelton and husband Ken of Clarendon, Danny Cummins and wife Shonda of Clarendon, and Melana Hales of Amarillo.  Dan is also survived by his grandchildren: John Ray Clifford and wife Megan, Robert Clifford and wife Christine, Haley Shelton and husband Taylor, Katie Herrera and husband Abraham, Paydon Hales, Brayden Phillips and wife Taylor, Raylyn Shelton, Kennadie Cummins, Tandie Cummins, as well as eight great grandchildren and one more due in August, all of whom he loved dearly.   He also is also survived his sisters, Susie Hollingsworth and Temp Batten, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The Family kindly requests memorials be sent to Emi’s Color Shoot, P.O. Box 50184, Amarillo, Texas, 79159 or to the Potter County Junior Livestock Association, P.O. Box 30399, Amarillo, Texas 79120.

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