Jesse Ray Watson

Jesse Ray Watson, one of the last true cowboys rode off into the sunset on December 16, 2016 . He began his ride through this world on December 23, 1930 in Western Nebraska. Services will be held at Bridgeport Memorial Chapel on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 2, with graveside service following at Angora Cemetery. There will be viewing prior to the services from 9am to 2pm. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.bridgeportmemorialchapel.com.

He was born to Jesse and Malvory (Zobel) in Alliance, NE. He grew up on the Watson Ranch on Angora Hill. In his younger years he spent time as a saddle bronc rider. He later married Azalia Ann Skinner on November 1, 1961, and five years later made their family complete with the adoption of their daughter Starla Marie.

He spent many years working in feedlots. He was very proud of his family, loved playing cards, watching baseball, PBR, and western movies, and playing pitch. His quick whit and humor will not be forgotten. He loved to joke and laugh, and no doubt made any bad situation lighter.

Those left to continue the journey include his daughter Starla (Fred) Snider of Oshkosh NE, granddaughter Jessica Rae (Robert) Watters of Belmont MI, brother Bill (Connie) Watson of Alliance NE, sisters Malvory (Jim) Shankland of Hyannis, Mary Ann Blackstone of Bayard NE, Betty (Lyle) Grant of Alliance, two great-grandsons Logan and Landon Ray Watters, and many nieces and nephews.

Those who will be welcoming him above include his parents, brothers George, Dan, and Jack, sisters Bonnie, Alice, and Ilene.