Jesse Louis Overton

Jesse Louis Overton, 86, of Big Spring, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 14, 2021. Jesse passed peacefully surrounded by his three children. He was born on May 14, 1935 in Big Spring, Texas to Jesse W. and Lucille Overton where he spent his childhood on the family ranch.
Jesse married Mary Lou McElrath on June 2, 1953 in Forsan, Texas. He then enlisted in the Army and served his country for two years in Karlsruhe, Germany. After his time in the service, Jesse and Mary Lou raised a family of one boy and two girls. Jesse loved spending time around family and friends telling stories that made everyone laugh. He also had a passion for carpentry but in his later years, his favorite past time was cooking for the family – dutch oven (famous peach cobbler), smoking meat, or grilling.
Jesse spent his life working on the family ranch, his love for the ranch was passed on to him from his dad and will be passed on for many generations. He was also employed by Glasscock County where he maintained roads in the northern part of the county for 25 years. Many lifelong friendships were made during his time with the county.
Jesse is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse W. and Lucille Overton, his wife Mary Lou Overton, and his grandson, Gary Jones Jr. He is survived by his three children, Wes (Amy) Overton, Crystal (Jeff) Roach, Candy (Gary) Jones; as well as eight grandchildren, Bryson Overton, Trevor Overton, Madison (Garrett) Martin, McKenzi McAdams, Morgan McAdams, Justin Roach, Kelsey (Allen) Jones, Jessica (Nito) Enriquez. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren (and one on the way) his two sisters, Lorita (Mac) Robinson, Lanell Evans, nieces, and nephews.
A memorial service will be held for Jesse on Wednesday, November 17 @ 2 p.m. at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel.
The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses, caregivers, special friends, and Interim Hospice of Big Spring for their precious care of Jesse during his final days.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.