Russell Douglas Connally

Russell Douglas Connally, 79, of Amarillo, Texas, went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2026, peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones. 

Visitation will be from 6-7:00 PM on Friday, June 19, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd., Amarillo. The funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd., Amarillo.

Doug was born on October 20, 1946, in Amarillo, Texas to his parents, R.D Connally and Jewel Connally. He enjoyed raising and showing pigeons. He later on became a licensed poultry judge. He served our country in the National Guard in 1965. One of Doug’s greatest joys was becoming a father to Ronnie Connally in June 1975. Their bond was built on love, care, and unwavering support. He married his best friend Carol Connally on December 4, 2003. Doug and Carol enjoyed traveling across the country judging poultry, during those travels they both created lifelong friends. Doug dedicated his career working at Pantex for 39 years. He was a very caring person, and he loved his family very much. He will be missed dearly by family, friends, and anyone who had the chance to meet him.

He is preceded in death by his parents R.D Connally and Jewel Connally of Amarillo, Texas; daughter, Tammie Connally; sons, Ronnie and Ryan Connally; parents-in-law, J.T Gunnels and Christine Gunnels of Tulia, Texas. His sister Patricia Mullican and brother-in-law Tommy Mullican, of Amarillo, Texas. Sister-in-law Judy Love of Canyon, Texas. Step-Daughter Tricia Speed of Tulia, Texas. Nephew Rodney Early of Amarillo, Texas.

He is survived by his wife Carol Connally of Amarillo, Texas, his step-son Cody Davis of Tulia, Texas, sister Sharon Cox of Levelland, brother-in-law Jackie Gunnels and his wife Brenda Gunnels of Amarillo, Texas, brother-in-law Danny Love along with a great number of nieces and nephews, and great-nieces, and great-nephews that will deeply miss him.

The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to BSA Hospice of the Southwest. Honorary Mentions: Sid and Sharon Harris, Kenneth Mooring, Monte and Laurie Watson, Amarillo Bantams Club, Isabella Wilkins, Danielle Wilkins, and Danielle Massey.

Donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association in his memory.