Michael Chance

After a courageous seven year battle with cancer, Michael R. Chance, 57, passed away at Hospice House of Odessa, TX on December 15, 2011.

Born to Sue and Roscoe Chance in St. Johns AZ, he graduated from Cloudcroft High School in New Mexico in 1972. On December 22, 1972 he married Catherine Langston. His proudest moment happened three years later when they were blessed with a son, Eddie Chance, who precedes him in death.

Long time resident of Odessa, he worked as a welder and shop foreman in the oilfield for many years and as a plant operator at Medical Center Hospital for the past 8 years. He left his mark on each place leaving with many life long friends.

Forever we will keep memories of the unwavering love he showed for his wife, son and daughter-by-choice, his kind heart and mischievous sense of humor which he maintained until the very end. He will be remembered as a role model by the many children in which he took under his wing either as a coach or a family friend, his smile that never met a stranger and his honesty. He enjoyed weekends at Rockwood, listening to Texas Country Music, playing guitar, fishing, hunting, grilling for friends and family, playing cards and dominos, western movies, western dancing and keeping his co-workers on their toes. He will be revered as a man who never lost his faith when faced with adversities.

Michael is survived by wife of 39 years, Cathy Chance; daughter-by-choice, Lindsay DeMoss; grandson-by-choice, Cameron Graves; siblings, Darryl Chance and wife Cathy, Pam Goode and husband Dave and Beth Reirdon and husband Rich; father and mother-in-law, Ralph and Betty Langston; sister-in-laws, Beth Stanton and Suzie White; brother-in-law, Eddie Stanton and nieces and nephews, Brandon, Mandy, Stacey, David, Greg, Crystal, Justin, Chelsey, Andrew, Ricky, Cheryl, and Eric. He is preceded in death by mother and father, Sue and Roscoe Chance and son, Eddie Chance.

In lieu of flowers, please help Michael’s memory live on with a donation to Hospice House of Odessa whose nurses have taken exceptional care of Michael and his family during this trying time, Cumberland Presbyterian of which he was a member, the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.

A family visitation will be held Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home from 6:00pm-8:00pm. All friends and family are invited to celebrate Michael’s life at a memorial service 4:00 p.m. Monday, December 19, 2011 at Cumberland Presbyterian Church officiated by Rev. Jimmy Braswell.

Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.