Arthur V. Carranza, age 76 passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. A visitation for Arthur will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 I- 40 E., Amarillo, Texas 79118. Funeral service will occur Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM, at Memorial Park Funeral Home 6969 I- 40 E., Amarillo, Texas 79118. An entombment will occur Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Memorial Park East Mausoleum, 6969 I- 40 E., Amarillo, Texas 79118.
He was born in Dalhart, Texas to Faustino and Janie Carranza. He married his soulmate Linda Edwards on May 10, 1980. They spent 44 wonderful years together. Arthur was a patient, hardworking, caring and giving man. He was a Christian and a man of few words. He was a cowboy who enjoyed farming and ranching. His passion was taking care of his horses. He was a barber for many years before he decided to drive a semi-truck. He drove many miles for Flying Star in his 20 years of service. He will be deeply missed.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife Linda; children Carla Carranza, David Carranza, Johnny Carranza, Christopher Carranza and Mitzi Phillips and husband Chris. Brother Jesse Carranza along with ten grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Serving as pallbearers are Christopher Carranza, Dylan Alfonso, David Carranza, Johnny Carranza and Michael Carranza.