Jesse James Watson

Jesse James Watson was born June 10, 1935 in Arkansas to John and Marie (Gregory) Watson. Jesse died on July 20, 2025 in Claremore, Oklahoma at the age of 90 years.

Jesse was married to Laverne Watson, and two children were born of their marriage. Jesse was later married to Lois Watson, and three children were born of their marriage. Jesse was later married to Kay Watson. Finally, Jesse and Laverne remarried.

Jesse is preceded in death by his parents, as well as all of his eight siblings. Jesse was also preceded in death by one daughter Debbie Ceicle, one granddaughter Jessica Watson, and one grandson Howard Watson Jr.

Jesse is survived by: son Howard Watson Sr. and his wife Teresa; daughter Mary Simpson and her husband Scott; daughter Patsy Starks and her husband Sam; and son Jeff Carver and his wife Cara. Jesse is also survived by sixteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.