Jesus Jimenez

Jesus (Jesse) Z. Jimenez, 69, went home to be with the Lord on September 10, 2016.

Jesse was born on April 26, 1947 in Candelaria, Texas, to Jose and Drucila Jimenez. He graduated from Midland High School in 1966 and proudly served in the United States Army until 1968. Jesse met and married the love of his life, Berta Ochoa Jimenez in 1970 and together they shared 46 years of blessed matrimony. Jesse, along with his brother, Ray Jimenez, went on to open their own business, Ray's Auto Seat Covers in 1972. Together they built a successful and respected business from which they retired 43 years later. Jesse was an active member of First Baptist Church where he served on the Missions Committee, the Jail Ministry and Brotherhood, as well as being a member of the Gideon Organization. He loved to volunteer for the Christmas Store and Passion Plays at church. Jesse recently served on the Board for the Midland Central Appraisal District. Jesse's love for life was evident in his big smile and loud laugh. He never met a stranger, and loved to talk to everyone. He was an inspiration and a mentor to many. Jesse especially loved spending time with his family, creating special memories for each to treasure. His love for the Lord exuded in his giving personality.

Left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Berta, son and daughter-in-law, Joe Anthony and Gina Jimenez, his daughter and son-in-law, Adriana and Sammy Jaso, his grandchildren, Jesse, Amerie, Julian, Adrian, Jazmin and Omar, his brothers, Ray (Lala), Joe (Isabel) and Frank Jimenez, and his sisters Lydia (Raul) Ramos, Elena (Leonard) West, Maria (Luis) Mata and Elvira Jimenez.

He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Jose and Drucila Jimenez, and his brother Manuel Jimenez.

Services will be held Tuesday September 13, 2016 at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church Midland, 2104 W. Louisiana St. with internment to follow at Resthaven North Cemetery, with Rev. Dr. Darin Wood officiating.

Pallbearers will be Joe Anthony Jimenez, Jesse Jimenez-Sanchez, Sammy Jaso, Ray Jimenez, Joe Jimenez, and Frank Jimenez. Honorary pallbearers will be Luis Mata and Leonard West.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Midland Missions Ministry and/or the Gideon Organization.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. To send family condolences please sign the guest registry at www.sunsetodessa.com.

Visitation

Lying In-State

Sunset Memorial Funeral Home
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762
Monday, September 12, 2016
6:00 - 8:00 PM

Service

First Baptist Church
2104 W. Louisiana
Midland, TX  79701
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
2:00 PM

Cemetery

Resthaven Cemetery North
TX - 349 BR
Midland, TX