Odessa and the Permian Basin are heartbroken over the sudden passing of Patrick Garner Sullivan on November 24, 2025, at just 33 years old. Born in Prescott, Arizona, Patrick brought his easy smile, big heart, and West Texas work ethic to the oil patch and quickly became a familiar, well-loved face in Midland and Odessa.
Patrick grew up under Arizona’s wide-open skies before making the move to Texas, where he dove head-first into the energy industry. He worked hard every day on rigs and in the field, earning respect from coworkers for his dependability and willingness to lend a hand, no matter the hour or the heat.
Family was Patrick’s whole world. He leaves behind his wife Samantha and their young son, Patrick Jr., the little boy who was the light of his life. Patrick was the dad who never missed a T-ball game, who built blanket forts on Saturday mornings, and who made sure his family felt loved every single day.
Patrick loved the simple things: grilling steaks in the backyard, cruising the back roads in his truck with the windows down, and spending weekends with Samantha and Patrick Jr. at the lake or the ranch. He was the friend who showed up when you needed him, the guy who made everyone feel like family the moment they met him.
The loss of Patrick Garner Sullivan has left a hole in Odessa that words cannot fill. His kindness, his laugh, and the way he lived with his heart wide open will stay with everyone lucky enough to have known him.
A celebration of Patrick’s life is being planned by his family, and details will be shared soon. Until then, the Permian Basin keeps Samantha, Patrick Jr., and all who loved him close in thought and prayer. Patrick’s light may have gone out far too soon, but it will never stop shining in West Texas hearts.