It is with great saddness we announce the passing of Brant Wallace, 52, of Levelland, Texas, who passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, leaving a void filled with memories of his unyielding dedication. Born and raised in this community, Brant’s life mirrored the reliability of the South Plains, where hard work and heartfelt bonds defined his every step.
Brant’s professional journey spanned decades at Occidental Petroleum, or Oxy, where he rose as a respected operator in field maintenance, overseeing equipment that fueled the region’s energy backbone.
His integrity shone in long shifts under vast skies, earning nods from colleagues for troubleshooting crises with calm precision. Educationally grounded in Levelland Independent School District, he honed practical skills at South Plains College, blending vocational training with a natural aptitude for mechanical systems.
Family anchored Brant’s world, as a devoted husband and father whose evenings revolved around quiet joys with his wife and children in their modest ranch-style home. He cherished coaching youth baseball leagues, instilling teamwork through dusty diamond practices that echoed his own high school athletic days.
Brant’s lifestyle balanced demanding oilfield hours with restorative routines, rising early for dawn patrols across Permian Basin leases before unwinding with family puzzles. He found solace in Wheel of Fortune marathons, a cherished tradition where solving cryptic clues sparked laughter around the living room TV. This ritual underscored his appreciation for simplicity, weaving cerebral fun into the fabric of daily Texas life.
Hobbies revealed Brant’s inventive side, from restoring vintage tractors in his garage workshop to fly-fishing solitary trips along the Canadian River breaks. These pursuits offered escape, blending hands-on creativity with the solitude that recharged his generous spirit. Always the first to lend tools or a listening ear, he embodied Levelland’s neighborly ethos in every endeavor.