Rory Bevill

Rory was born on November 1st. 1962 and went to be with the Lord on June 23, 2026. He grew up in the Claytonville community and was a member of the Claytonville First Baptist church. He loved to play football with the neighborhood kids, ride dirt bikes, & swim in the tail water pit. Rory also liked to race his pickup as he got older. Rory helped his father farm and partnered with him in custom farming, harvesting crops throughout their community. 

He went to school at Kress Elementary and graduated from Kress high school in 1981, where he lettered in football and basketball for his entire high school career. He participated in industrial art competitions. He went to regional and state every single year. In 1980 he won the prestigious, outstanding, craftsmanship award in cabinetry at the state competition in Waco, TX. 

Rory lived most of his life in the South Plains of Texas, except for when he moved to California, where he built streets and fought fires as a volunteer fire fighter. He worked for Granite Construction in Lubbock creating parking lots for businesses and contracting with the city of Lubbock to assist with street infrastructure as Lubbock grew. He retired from Lubbock county in December of 2025 where he served as an Assistant Foreman for the Road and Bridge Department. He supervised crews and trained new hires on the road grader. He was often asked to use his exceptional skills to resolve the most difficult of projects to keep the public safe.

Rory had many hobbies to include watching and attending Nascar races and collecting diecast Nascar cars and other memorabilia. He was a loyal Texas Longhorn fan and an even more loyal friend. When he wasn't watching the Longhorns, he was in the garage listening to music, visiting with his neighbors who had become friends. He loved using his hands and building things and he loved to be outside, gardening and enjoying There were many Summer evenings that Rory would hold Zoey, his "baby girl" sitting in the backyard next to his wife, Kayleen and they would watch Buster and the cat’s play. Rory and Kayleen’s dream came true when ordained minister, Mike Gomez married them in their home just days before his passing.

Rory often shared words of wisdom with those he cared for. He was always telling his friends to "give it to the man upstairs" and to "never give up." His faith was a positive influence on others. 

Rory was proceeded by his parents, Louie Wayne & JoAnn Bevill, sister; Camille Bevill Ward; Father in law, Jim Harris; Brother in law, Kerry Harris; and stepson, Christopher Kaiser; 

Rory is survived by, his wife Kayleen and his mother in law Kay Harris as well as his four children, Megan Gage (Christopher) Kelsey Gentry (Skeeter) Rory James Bevill & Tori Jo Bevill.

Rory was blessed with four beautiful grandchildren; Tayton Kaiser, Emerson Gage, Blake and Blayde Gentry whom he cherished very much. 

Rory will be fondly remembered and loved by many to include his brother in law, Johnny Keith Ward; His nephew, Robert Ward and his nieces, Jordan Ward, Jeanie and Kambry Harris. 

With the assistance of Hospice of South Plains, we were able to honor Rory's final wishes, allowing him to be home for a private and peaceful passing. He was and will always be loved and remembered by many across Texas. 

The Celebration of Life for Rory will be on Monday, July 20, 2026. at 2 PM at The Connect Church, 11th and Milwaukee. Cremation arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Combest Family Funeral Home and Crematory.

NOTE TO FLORISTS: All floral deliveries for this service are to be delivered to The Connect Church, not the funeral home, 11th and Milwaukee, prior to service time.