Victor Truitt Read, was born Oct. 17, 1961, in the Motley County Hospital in Matador, Texas. He died Jan. 27, 2026, in Matador, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Truitt Read and Chelsea Read, of Matador. He is survived by his daughter, Lauren Brooke Raber of Stamford, Texas; his granddaughter, Indianna Danielle Tanner of Stamford; his sister, Debbie Terry and husband, Malcom, of Liberty Hill, Texas; his brother, Scott Read, of Runaway Bay, Texas; and nieces, nephews and other family members.
Vic had been a member of the Methodist Church the majority of his life, most recently in Matador. He had participated in the Walk to Emmaus.
He graduated from Crosbyton High School, where he participated in FFA, football, basketball, cross country and track. He ran at the state cross country meet his senior year and got 5th at state in the mile in track the same year.
A memorial service will be held at the Matador Methodist Church, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at 2 p.m. The family would like to thank the Matador Fire Department for their assistance, the residents of Matador for their love and support of the family over the years, Zapata Funeral Home, and Matador Methodist Church.