Clarence Buddy Edward Kilgore

Clarence was born August 31, 1947 in El Paso Texas and was also was raised El Paso. He loved his God, his family and West Texas football. Clarence married Darlene Baker January 20, 1966. They were married for 21 years and had four wonderful boys, Michael, David, Pat and Brian.

He then married his soul mate Cathy Ingmire Solley on September 3, 1988, was married until his death and acquired three more fantastic boys, Jeremy, Jeff and Jason. You could never tell which sons were blood and which sons were not because they were all loved and treated the same. Buddy emphasized and taught them to love God work hard and to care for their families. He was the proud grandfather of 20 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Clarence is a member of The Orchard Church of Midland Texas and is a man of great faith and walked with God in his heart. He loved with all he had and cared for anyone that he came in contact with. Even in his last days at his sickest time, he continued to serve and take care of his family. He was always giving far beyond the 100 percent. He was a volunteer for Hospice of the Southwest and Home Hospice, taking food to the terminally ill and taking them for doctor appointments. Clarence also worked for his church family when ever needed. Coached Pop Warner football and farm league baseball. He loved to work with the teens at church functions and playing different sports with them.

Clarence was employed at Oil Center Research of Texas in outside sales. I know his customers will miss him dearly.

Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Gladys Kilgore.

He is survived by his loving wife Cathy I. Kilgore; sons and daughter-in-laws are: Mike and Kimberly Kilgore, David and Angie Kilgore, Patrick and Michelle Kilgore, Brian and Deana Kilgore, Jeremy and Holly Ingmire, Jeff and Frieda Solley, and Jason and Carrie Solley; his brother Johnny Burt and Dinah Kilgore; sister Diana and Ronnie Melton; grandchildren: Jay Sherrill, Sarah Ford, Heather Kilgore, Shay Guinn, Lindsey Kilgore, Caitlyn Kilgore, Brandon Kauffman, Cameron White, Jacob Kilgore, Baylan Ingmire, Mikayla Reeves, Kyler Kilgore, Brittany Kilgore, Deven White, Johnathan Solley, Darcy Kilgore, Jewel Solley, Dayla Kilgore, Jaycee Solley, and Jayden Solley; and one great grandchild Tanner Epke.

Sweetheart, thank you for loving me more than life itself. You are one of a kind. I will love you forever.

Memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 2 p.m., Ellis Funeral Home Chapel. Condolences may be left at www.ellisfunerals.com.