Curtiss Dale Chipman

Curtiss Dale Chipman battled his illness with strength and grace. He passed away peacefully on April 15, 2023 surrounded by family at his daughters home.

 

Curtiss was born in Millsap, Texas on May 2, 1935. He attended Crane High School from 1950-1954. He was involved in basketball, band and was Senior Class Favorite. Curtiss retired from El Paso Natural Gas Company with 30 plus years. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys and Klondike Cougars fan. Curtiss was a member of the 6th & Jackson Street Church of Christ in Odessa, Texas. He loved the Lord and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

 

Curtiss was preceded in death by his daughter Deborah Renee Chipman, his parents Claudie “Slim” Chipman and Clotee “Martha” Chipman, and his son-in-law Russell “Buddy” Stuteville.

         

He is survived by his children Sheila Stuteville, John Chipman, and Janet McMeans. His 11 grandchildren Russell Stuteville and Kasey Llyod, Cory Stuteville and Carmen Montano, Katherine Chipman, Eric Chipman, Justin McMeans and Chelsea Cummings, Shane McMeans, Ashleigh and Dalton DeGraffenreid, and his 14 great-grandchildren Kaleb Stuteville and Maria Rubio, McKinsey Stuteville and Ostyn Williams, Brooklynn Stuteville, Trae Stuteville, Kendra Montano, Keyla Stuteville, Ryan McMeans, Jaxon McMeans, Layton Cummings, Kohen Cummings, Maxton DeGraffenreid, Holton DeGraffenreid, and his great-great-grandchild Zariyah Rose Williams. 

         

The family will receive friends and family Friday April 21st from 6-8 pm and Funeral Services will be Saturday April 22nd at 10 am at the Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home, 1503 Andrews Hwy in Crane, Tx. His family would like to express their gratitude towards friends and family.