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Permian High School
Class of 1974
We're proud to celebrate our roots in Odessa, Texas
Mailding Adress: PO Box 74 Graford, TX 76449
We are all blessed in knowing each other and even though we are apart,
there remains a huge network of love and support from each of us to one
another out there across the country. Always know that no matter what,
you are loved, you are cared for by those of us who grew up together and
who have made it down the path of life so far in our lives.
William Michael Herron
06.10.1956 – 08.23.2025
We bid farewell to William Michael Herron (Odessa, Texas),
whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 23, 2025 at the age of 69.
William touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Michael Herron to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid adieu to William's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in his wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration William has bequeathed us. For though he may have departed from our sight, his spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
Mike was born 6/10/1956 in Odessa to Bill & Bobbie Herron. He was born on his mother’s birthday and said that later as adults, it was always fun to share the day! He attended Burnet Elementary, Bonham Jr High, and graduated from Permian High School in 1974. He played 7 years of football mostly at defensive tackle and center! A 2-year starter on defense in 1972 and 1973 seasons including the 1972 State Championship team, an All-State center in 1973, and during his senior season he was All District on offense and defense. Two years of college led to a football ending injury and disillusions. So, the go to work period began. Carpentry and cabinetry taught skills that served well later in life. In 1978, Mike met his match, his rock, and his lifelong soul mate, Cindy. They met in Waco, melded in the Ozark’s of southern Missouri, then marrying and moving to Odessa in 1979. Mike then began a 40 year long career in sales, operations and safety in the oil fields of West Texas. Highlights included a 10-year service career in both sales and deep service rig operations with Well Tech inc! The luckiest break came from the darkest hours. Well Tech was failing. Mike was assigned to closure of outlying yards as a liaison between the Haz material removal groups, underground storage tanks companies and other environmental
cleanup orgs and Well Tech. That assignment led to a 37 year long career in Hazardous materials and oil and gas spill response, remediation and consultation, including 27 years as CEO of West Texas Environmental. Mike was an avid outdoorsman and had a passion for hunting and fishing as well as golf.
Mike is preceded in death by his mother, Bobbie Herron.
Mike is survived by his wife Cindy. Son Corey and his wife Ashlei, and daughter Kameryn. Father and stepmother Bill and Judy. Granddaughter Kenzei and grandson Hunter.