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Kristopher Wilson '00 October 7, 2016 2:36 PM updated: October 7, 2016 2:42 PM

Cox Funeral Home obituary
4180 Canyon Drive
Amarillo, TX 79109
806-354-2585

Kris Wilson
April 20, 1978 - September 7, 2016

Kris was born on April 20, 1978 in Portales, N.M. He was raised throughout Texas by his parents, Earnest and Cheri Wilson. Kris graduated high school from Tolar High School in 1996. He then attended South Plains College in Levelland, where he received his Associate’s Degree in Animal Science. Kris went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science and his Master’s Degree in Equine Nutrition from Texas A&M before attending Texas Tech University, where he earned his Doctorate in Ruminate Nutrition. 

During his time at Texas Tech, Kris found his Eve. God made Eve for Adam just like he made Cara for Kris. Kris and Cara were married on May 20, 2006 in Lubbock.

Kris was a very accomplished horseman and cattleman, earning many prestigious titles and awards throughout his career. He started out cowboying at a very young age. His career began in high school by winning the American Junior Paint Horse Association World Champion title in the Heading and the Reserve World Champion title in the Breakaway Roping. That same year, he was on the All American Quarter Horse Congress 4-H Champion Horse Judging Team.

Then in his own collegiate career he was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association World Champion Horse Judging Team. During his time as a Professor with Texas Tech, he coached the All American Quarter Horse Congress Collegiate World Champion Horse judging team. In addition, Kris founded the first Intercollegiate Ranch Horse Team Program. He has been an active member and on the board of the Stock Horse of Texas Association and was the Open All Around World Champion in 2008 and 2009.

After fervent prayers for God’s guidance, Kris and Cara then turned their focus towards their true passion, ranching. This initially led them to the Matador Ranch. During their time at the Matador, God laid his biggest plans out for Kris and Cara. A year they would refer to as their best year of marriage. God used this time to provide unique opportunities that would set the stage for Kris’s success. He was on the first American Quarter Horse Association Ranching Heritage Council and in 2010 he was the American Quarter Horse Association Versatility Ranch Horse Open Reserve World Champion. Taking all of his talent and experience, he began to manage the Bell and TO Ranches in New Mexico for the Silver Spur Ranches. Kris was a cofounder of the Ranchers Roundtable, which provides educational seminars through Zinpro. One of his greatest personal accomplishments was that for the last three years the Silver Spur Ranch claimed the reserve or champion titles with their pen of heifers at the Ft Worth Stock Show.

Though Kris had many amazing accomplishments, the most important was the legacy he leaves behind for others. Kris lived his life in a way that glorified God and led others to know the Lord in the same way he did. He expressed to others that his high calling was to be a Christian and to share the love of Jesus with them. He established an online weekly devotional called Western Faithbook, which has over 8,000 followers today. Throughout his illness, he continued to uplift others and support them through his writings and devotionals. To his wife and his children, Kris demonstrated a Godly leader and companion. He leaves behind a legacy for his family, friends and even strangers to follow a path that leads to the place he is today with the Father he so faithfully served.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Cara Wilson, his children, Grady Spur Wilson and Josey Rae Wilson, all of Bell Ranch, NM; parents, Earnest and Cheri Wilson of Tolar, TX; 4 sisters, Marsha Meyer and husband Grant of Minnesota, Tori Shauger and husband Rob of Belen, NM, Renee Hawthorne and husband Shawn of Tolar, TX and Tara Gomez and husband Stephen of Hope, NM; grandfather, Bob Essary of Capitan, NM; parents-in-law, Jerry and Jean Armstrong of Holyoke, CO; sister-in-law, Lana Stromberger and husband Brock of Champion, NE and grandmother-in-laws, JoAnne Harms of Brule, NE and Jean Armstrong of Holyoke, CO.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lois Essary and paternal grandparents, Pete Wilson and Margarette Wilson.

In lieu of flowers, donate to the Kris Wilson “Fearless Champion: Endowment, make check payable to Texas Tech Foundation and mark in the memo section (or on a Post-It note) “Kris Wilson “Fearless Champion” Endowment”. Mail check to Jane Piercy, Texas Tech University, CASNR Development, Box 42123, Lubbock, Texas 79409-2123, or to the Working Ranch Cowboys Foundation, C/O WRCF Crisis Fund, 408 SW 7th, Amarillo, TX 79101
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From tributes.com

Kris Wilson
Born: April 20, 1978
Died: September 7, 2016
Location: Amarillo, Texas

Kris was born on April 20, 1978 and passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016.

Kris was a resident of Amarillo, Texas at the time of his passing.

Kris graduated high school from Tolar High School.

He was married to Cara.

Celebration of Life Service Amarillo Civic Center Complex- Door Entry 12401 S. BuchananAmarillo TX 79101 Monday September 12 20162:00 p.m. Map to Service Location.

In lieu of flowers donate to the Kris Wilson ?Fearless Champion: Endowment make check payable to Texas Tech Foundation and mark in the memo section or on a Post-It note ?Kris Wilson ?Fearless Champion? Endowment?. Mail check to Jane Piercy Texas Tech University CASNR Development Box 42123 Lubbock Texas 79409-2123 or to the Working Ranch Cowboys Foundation CO WRCF Crisis Fund 408 SW 7th Amarillo TX 79101.



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