Donald W. Kitchens, 71, passed away June 18, 2012 at Odessa, TX. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Don was born April 2, 1941 to A. L. and Marie Kitchens in Borger, TX. Don married Alma Joyce Collier September 9, 1965.
They first lived in Midland, TX. where their son, Gregory Wayne was born August 25, 1966. Gregory was 8 months old when they found that Gregory had cancer. Gregory was 12 years and 10 months old when he preceded his Dad in death.
Don was a pastor, chaplain and director of Baptist Crisis Center before he had to retire due to his health.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-laws Ward Clemmons, Fred Collier and Randy Smith and two nephews Sean Smith and Jermery Clemmons.
Don is survived by his wife, one sister Betty Clemmons of Washington State, Brother-in-law Don Collier of Denver City, TX., Sister-in-laws Kathy Smith of Odessa, TX., and Paula Collier of Anson, TX. with many nieces and nephews as well as many great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Home Wednesday, June 20, 2012 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Services will be at First Baptist Church, Odessa, TX. Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with burial will be at 1:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Garden, Odessa, TX.
Pallbearers will be Cody Maxwell, Mike Evans, Luke Maxwell, Joseph Diaz, Jack Smith, and Brian Wilcox. Honorary Pallbearers will be Leonard Monroe, Tex Paris, Ray Collier, Mark Nunez, and Chad Jones.
Services are entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
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