![]() His weekly errands included picking up his starched shirts at the Cortez Laundry. A few years back, he gave up modern transportation and took a buckboard and team to town with his little friend Cubby, a blue heeler. You may have your own story about this fun -loving cowboy, please join the family at the Elk’s Lodge for a meal. If you were in the Southwest, or parts unknown, and mention this man’s name, eyebrows raise and a story is told. He cried the weekly cattle sales at Deming, NM, Torrington, WY, and Durango, CO. When he returned, he started creating a life you are celebrating today. With the gift of gab, a sharp mind, pencil and drive to be the best, he attended Auctioneer School. He practiced the auctioneer’s chant and marketing techniques. Dwight and Jackie Wallace were as dear of friends as a man could have. Don Majors, Lloyd Wallace were in the 1955 graduating class and were friends from the beginning. Jim Suckla, Walter Wallace and many of the other successful ranchers influenced him. While at the Sale Barn, he chose his mentors well. His dear Mother phoned the High School Principal once a week and gave her approval for his absence. He skipped school every Wednesday to attend the Livestock Auction, where he received his true education. Known as Preach, he wore stark white starched shirts, good hats and boots. Johnny Eugene Green left this ranch in exchange for greener pastures on August 1, at 2:22 am with his family close.
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