Alan Dale Romero

Alan was born in Erath, Louisiana on January 30, 1955. He married the love of his life in 1977 in Lafayette, Louisiana and then found his way to Midlothian, Texas in 1979 with her. At a very young age, Alan began riding and working with Thoroughbred Race Horses. He was a natural, but too tall to ride professionally. He never lost his love for horses. He always made sure he was somewhere he could watch the Kentucky Derby and the races leading up to it. In 1989 Alan went to work at Jefferson Smurfitt box plant, where he became a Supervisor. When the plant closed down 15 years later he began perfecting the craft of woodworking until he went to work for the City of Midlothian and became their Animal Control Officer. He retired from the City in 2013.

Alan leaves behind his wife of 45 years Debbie Russell Romero; two sons and their families: John Alan, wife Therese and son Samuel; David Michael and sons Kurt and Escher. Brothers: Richard and wife Kathy, Beaux and wife Patricia & Timmy; and many Nieces and Nephews.

Alan was preceded in death by his parents, Shirley “John” & Eva Conner Romero and his brother Phillip.

Thank you, Alan for the years of love and dedication to our family. We will see you again!

A visitation for Alan will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Laurel Land Funeral Home, 6300 South R.L., Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX 75232. A funeral service will occur Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 6300 South R.L., Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX 75232. A committal service will occur Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Laurel Land Mem Park - Dallas, 6300 S. R.L. Thornton Frwy., Dallas, TX 75232.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.laurellanddallas.com for the Romero family.