Ranger Exes Memorial - RHS Class of 1965

Jesse Renteria JESSE G. RENTERIA JR., 77 of Decatur, TX gained his wings on May 11, 2023 in Dallas, TX, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery at Ranger, TX. Jesse was born on Sept. 27, 1945 to Jesse G Renteria Sr and Amelia Cervantes Renteria in Ranger. After graduating from Ranger High School in 1965, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and after completing his service, he then joined the Dallas Fire Department as an EMT. Later he became a supervisor with Tyco in Houston. After many loyal years he retired in 2015. Jesse married Debbie Williams (RHS-1974) in Jan. of 1993. After retirement, Jesse & Debbie moved to Decatur. Jesse spent time enjoying youth baseball and football & always had a passion for making bird houses & other wood working projects for his loved ones and of course his puzzles. He also enjoyed watching his Houston Astros play. Jesse was preceded in death by his father, Jesse G Renteria Sr & Mother Amelia Renteria and his beloved son “BUDDY” Jason A Renteria. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Renteria of Decatur, his daughter Maggie Lowery “SIS” and son-in-law Jesse Lowery of McKinney, TX, daughter-in-law Kristi Renteria of Rockwall, TX, daughter Toni Young of Decatur, TX, and Matthew Young of Springtown, and son Cody Fox and daughter-in-law Keri Fox of Copperas Cove, TX. Grandchildren include Taylor Carter of Dallas, Chase Lowery of McKinney, Madison Lowery of Wylie, Abigail Renteria of Ohio, Collin Renteria of Rockwall, Blake Renteria of Rockwall, TX, Grace Young of Decatur, Elle Fox of Stephenville, & Kamryn Fox of Copperas Cove. Jesse also had numerous nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews. Jesse is also survived by siblings, Adella Renteria Harris (RHS-1965) & husband Larry, Gloria Renteria (RHS-1967) & husband Edward Nunez, Elvera Renteria (RHS-1968) & husband Glen Nickell, Armando Renteria (RHS-1969) & wife Marynell, Elosia Renteria (RHS-1971) & husband Winston Grayson, Ester Renteria Robinson (RHS-1975), & Ronnie Renteria (RHS-1983) & wife Christy.