Terry Molyneaux

Born on the oil-rich plains of Amarillo on November 3, 1953, as the next in a long line of proud Texas ranchers and salesmen, Terry Lee Molyneaux carved his path to the mountains of New Mexico and Colorado where he crafted his own in-demand brand. Leveraging his stocky stature and strong principles, Terry made a point of pinning down the 'mean boys' at Sam Houston Middle School in defense of his schoolmates and left behind two All State Wrestling Champion titles at Tascosa High School before he headed to the high country. That winning spirit followed Terry in most every undertaking and earned him a highly regarded reputation in the lumber business, first starting in Angel Fire and then in Crested Butte with record-breaking sales as district manager over five stores for the A.C. Houston Lumber Co. (Alpine). Terry was a man of the people in every sense of the word and was always first to show up at the party or at the fire, lending a hand to any and all in need. He built several solid homes for his family and with friends all while cheering on his beloved Dallas Cowboys and running cattle on his cousin's ranch in Tucumcari. Referred to as the 'Governor of Road M' in Mancos, where he passed away in his home on November 10, Terry could spin a story as best as anyone and took time to pass on his love of tractors, trucks, and woodworking with his sons, Chris Yeargin (Kimberlee), Ben Yeargin (Carey), and Jack Molyneaux (Rory), and his grandchildren, Ethan and Zoey Yeargin. Throughout his life, Terry could be found climbing mountains on skis, horseback, or an ATV, always looking for the biggest thrills and best views. His gripping blue eyes now gaze on from the skies above where he joined his parents Russell and Wanda, and his brother Gaylen. A family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Published by The Journal on Nov. 20, 2023.

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