Services for Jessie Soto Sr., 65, of Post will be at 10 AM Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at the PISD Auditorium with Pastor Rafael Ramos and Bro. Cruz Soto officiating. Burial in Terrace Cemetery will be under the direction of Hudman Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4 until 7 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

Jessie died  on June 20, 2021 at his home in Post. He was born on May 20, 1956 in the family home in Post. He was the 18th of 19 children. Jessie was united in marriage to Lydia Gutierrez on December 22, 1972 in Post. Jessie and Lydia had four sons. He provided for his family by working in the Texas oilfield until March 13, 1991 when he was in a rig accident leaving him paralyzed.

In his spare time, Jessie enjoyed playing softball and after his accident, he continued enjoying softball and baseball as he cheered on his kids and grandkids. He had a passion for anything automotive. If he wasn't at a game or in the garage, he could be found watching western movies or playing jokes on loved ones.

Jessie is survived by his wife, Lydia, of Post,Sons: Ruben and wife Stacey Soto and Jessie Soto Jr. both of Post and James Soto of Del Rio, Tx, 7 Grandkids and 8 Great Grandkids. He is also survived by five sisters: Patsy Gutierrez of Dumas, Juana Serrano of Purcell, Ok, Anastacia Tarrango of Post, Vicenta Golden of Hamlin and Julia Gomez of Post and four brothers: Cruz Soto of Marble Falls, Juan Soto of Amarillo, Gregorio Soto Jr. of Oklahoma and Patricio Soto of Lubbock as well as a number of nieces and nephews and his sidekick, Tiki, that never left his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Robert Soto and eight siblings.