Benny Cole Lippold, Jr.

Benny Cole Lippold, Jr., of Canyon, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. on Friday, November 28, 2025 at Brooks Chapel.  No services are scheduled.

Benny was born on October 7, 1954 in Canyon to Benny Cole and Annette (Petree) Lippold, Sr. He was a 1973 graduate of Canyon High School and attended West Texas State University. He spent his life on the family ranch in the homes built by his grandparents and parents, becoming a 3rd generation farmer and rancher. He married Theresa Chandler on June 30, 1989 in Roswell, NM, and they were married for 36 wonderful years before his passing.

As most ranchers do, Benny loved his cows and calves, along with his many dogs, his favorite being Chester. His family will always remember his candidness, recalling you never had to wonder what he was thinking, because he didn’t hesitate to tell you.

Benny is preceded in death by all his grandparents, his parents, and a brother-in-law, Bryan Clifton.

Survivors include his wife, Theresa Lippold; son, retired Lt. Col. Kyle Lippold; daughter, Heather Lippold Meredith and husband, J.C.; grandchildren, Sydney and Parker Lippold; sister, Tricia Lippold Clifton; nephew, Jason Clifton; niece, Amber Odom and husband, Lane; great niece, Abryana Odom; and great nephew, Seth Odom.

The family suggests memorials be to High Plains Children’s Home, PO Box 7448, Amarillo, TX 79114 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.