Jesse Ray Self, of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma passed away July 15, 2023 in Norman Oklahoma at the age of 74. Jesse was born on February 24, 1949 in Dumas,Texas to Cody and Jessie Marie Duke Self. He was raised in Elk City, Oklahoma. It was there that he met the love of his life Joyce Higgins. They were married on July 14, 1966.
Jesse worked as a chemical engineer for most of his life.
He and Joyce moved to Pauls Valley in 1976 where they raised their children, Loren, Lynn and Lisa.
Jesse was a very active participant in any sport or activity in which his kids were involved. Whether it be a baseball game, basketball game or track meet, he was there rooting for his kids. He was very active in the OK kids' baseball league. He spent countless hours working on the baseball fields in Wacker Park, and umpiring ball games. But his most cherished times at the fields were spent coaching his son's baseball teams. Jesse made lasting impressions on the kids that he coached.
He was an avid Panther fan, and he loved his OU Sooners.
If he wasn't in the oil field or on the ball fields, you could find him fishing in the nearest farm pond or out in the woods hunting.
His family was everything to him. He cherished his time with his children and all his grandchildren.
Jesse was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Ronald Steeler, his sisters, Cindy Seely, and Cheryl Simpson.
Jesse's surviving family include:
His wife, Joyce of the home.
His children; Loren Self and Laura McClain; Lynn and Dianna Self; Lisa and Shannon Hamilton
His grandchildren: Tyler Self, Chase Self, Randi and Cory Knight, Rennick and Lacie Self, Logan Self, Morgan Hamilton, Nathan Hamilton, Jake Hamilton and Reagan, and 8 great grandchildren; Joel, Jacie, Damon, Willow, Sevynn, Kross, Marlowe, PJ, and baby boy Hamilton on the way. As well as a host of other precious family and friends.
A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, July 29th at 2 pm at Wooster Funeral Home in Pauls Valley.