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Born on February 17, 1936, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, Jesse was the sixth of ten children born to Henry and Douglas (Williams) Watson. In 1945, the family moved to Kansas City, Kansas, where Jesse graduated from Washington High School.
After graduation, he proudly joined the U.S. Army, serving two tours of duty.
On September 6, 1958, Jesse married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Lee Williams, and together they shared 67 beautiful years of marriage. Their union was blessed with three children. In 1974, the family relocated to Columbia, Maryland, where Jesse enjoyed a rewarding career with the United States Postal Service.
He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Dorothy Lee Watson; his son, Jesse Watson, Jr. (Debra); his daughter, Gloria Jenise Watson; two loving sisters, and a host of family and lifelong friends.
Jesse will be remembered for his warmth, humor, and as a devoted family man.
Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
Location: Howell Funeral Home, 10220 Gilford Road, Jessup, MD
Visitation: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Service: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Interment: Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD
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