Rocky Romero, 49, Died Thursday, April 10, 2014 in Amarillo, Texas.Graveside Services were held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, April 14, 2014 at Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Horizon Funeral Home, Dalhart, TX. Officiating was Kurtis Abla, youth minister at First Baptist Church in Dalhart, TX. Rocky Romero was born May 27, 1964 to Pete and Rebecca (Garcia) Romero. Early in life, he worked at Caviness in the tannery and hauled hay. In Rocky's early years he was an aggressive athlete who participated in baseball, football, karate and weightlifting. He was recognized for his football achievements including the winner of "kick-punt-pass" and lettering as a varsity two-way starter for Dalhart High School. In 1983, the Wolves made the playoffs and Rocky was named "Offensive lineman of the week" by the Amarillo Globe News. Rocky graduated from Dalhart High School in 1983 and went on to further his education in attended Gonzales Jr. College, WTSU in Canyon, Tx and Southwest Texas University in San Marcos, TX. Additional to Rocky's academic achievements he loved part-taking in outdoor events including hunting, fishing, gardening, concrete work and watching football. Rocky loved to share his knowledge with others to make them better by either mentoring t-ball, little dribblers or supporting the 4-H club. Continuously caring for others despite his enduring physical conditions Rocky always sought out the best for his loved ones. He maintained his connection with others through his computer and made lifelong friendships. No longer does Rocky have struggles and shall forever dance among angels with his beloved nephews, Matthew and Zachary Romero, at the gates of heaven. Rocky shall be remembered for his fighting spirit no matter the challenge life threw at him. Dear Brother, we thank you for largely impacting our family lives during the difficult times. Rocky is preceded in death by his grandparents Adolph and Esther Garcia, and Moises and Isabel Romero, his father Pete Romero, Sister Darlene Romero and his nephews Matthew and Zachary Romero.Survivors include his mother Rebecca Romero, Brother Roy Romero and his wife Joanie, sisters Mary Belle Romero- Lopez and her husband Fernando, and Esther Romero- Baker and her husband Paul. Nieces- Rebecca Romero, Benji Romero, Snow Lopez, Angela Romero, and Amber Romero. Nephews- Brandon Romero and Ben Romero. Great nieces- Makayla Rivas and Preslie Dayne Shelton. Great nephews- Kaylom and Daxon Rivas.