Clifton "Kip" Struck

Clifton Nolan Struck, 77 years old, of Odessa, passed away on April 16th, 2025 in Midland, Texas.

Visitation will be held 6 to 8 pm Friday April 18th at Sunset Memorial Garden.

Funeral services will be held at 3 pm Saturday April 19th at Sunset Memorial Garden with Jimmy Braswell officiating, The Burial will follow. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Garden.

Clifton was born in Knox County, Texas to Carlton Struck and Mattie ‘Nichols’ Struck on September 3rd, 1947. He married Carol “Jeanie” Foster on February 25th, 1972, in Lubbock Texas. He was a rancher living in Weinert Texas before moving to Odessa in 1973. He worked as a Carpenter for Samson Corporation before starting his 50 yearlong career in the Oilfield. Where he built many lasting friendships. He retired from Chemical Sales at Clariant in 2019. He was a veteran of Vietnam and served in the Army. He was a member of the American Legion Post 430. He was an avid hunter, and he enjoyed sharing that with his children and grandchildren. He loved spending time with his relatives at family gatherings and telling his life stories. A cousin described him as “Kip, to my knowledge never missed a reunion. He is one of the Stalwarts of the family. Family always first.”

Clifton is preceded in death by his parents Carlton and Mattie Struck, his brother Lyndal Struck, and son in law Keith Patton.

Clifton is survived by His Wife Jeanie Struck. His children Stephanie struck and Husband Manuel Tavarez, Amy Augustine and Husband Dave Augustine, Craig Struck and wife Jessica Struck. His Sister Debbie Richey. His Grandchildren Samantha West, Kayla Patton, Tyler Scott, Garrett Patton, Carter Struck, Carley Struck, and Great-Grandchildren Brynnlee, Leighton, and Alize.

The Pallbearers will be Gary Arnold, Manuel Tavarez, Dave Augustine, Tyler Scott, Garrett Patton, and Carter Struck.

The family of Clifton wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Ram Kolluru and his wife, for their unwavering support and care.