Hal Blake Lambert

Hal Blake Lambert, 94, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on October 19, 2026. He was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the son of Theodore Lambert and Norma Richard, and grew up in Port Arthur, Texas, where he graduated from Port Arthur High School.

Hal attended Texas Christian University and played on the Horned Frogs’ offensive line. In 1951, he proudly helped TCU win the Southwest Conference Championship, and in 1954, the Philadelphia Eagles drafted him into the National Football League.

Hal went on to serve his country as a pilot in the United States Air Force. He married Joann McKnight of Odessa, and after his service the couple settled in Odessa with their young family, where they raised Hal Blake Lambert Jr.; twins Lyndon and Louis; and daughter Elizabeth. In Odessa, Hal built a career as a real estate broker and founded Hal Lambert Real Estate. Football was a lifelong love for Hal, from his days on the line at TCU through the rest of his life.

Hal is survived by his son, Louis Lambert of Fort Worth; his daughter, Elizabeth Lambert of Austin; and his grandchildren, Lyndon Smith Lambert, Andrew Lambert, and Amanda Lambert Buttrey. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore Lambert and Norma Richard, and his sons, Hal Blake Lambert Jr. and Lyndon Lambert.

No public service will be held.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.

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