Howard Leighton Yancy, 90, of Lampasas, died on Oct. 31, 2022, at AdventHealth Central Texas in Killeen.
Graveside services will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery on Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel has charge of arrangements.
Howard was born on Dec. 14, 1931, in Coryell County to Franklin Noble and Odessa Daniel Yancy.
Howard was a rancher most of his life. He sheered sheep and goats for many people in Lampasas and Burnet counties, as well as cut cedar, built fences and did some carpentry. He had a great memory and loved telling stories and jokes. He also loved hunting and visiting with people.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Ruth, in 2010; his brothers Daniel Yancy and Sherwood Yancy; and his sister, Deloyce Curry.
Survivors include his son, David Yancy and wife Sally; daughter, Dana Smith and husband Mark; grandchildren Sawyer Smith and wife Marisa, Caul Smith and wife Abbie, and Quint Smith.
Memorial donations may be made to the Professional Fire Fighters Association of Lampasas, 1107 E. Fourth St., Lampasas, TX 76550.
