Jerry Lewis Wilson Obituary

Jerry Lewis Wilson - Born April 12, 1942, to Glenn and Mildred Wilson in Inglewood, CA. Although he wasn’t born in Texas he got here as quick as possible and after a short time in Carbon, TX, his family settled in Ranger. He was a 1960 graduate of Ranger High School where he played basketball and also attended Ranger College. After a short time in Lubbock at Texas Tech, he returned to make Ranger, TX his permanent home until he passed away on October 12, 2025 in Abilene, TX on hospice care. Over the years, Jerry filled many roles. Oilfield business owner, family dairy operator, scale operator at various cow auctions in the area, general handy man with anything that needed fixed, and so much more. Of all of these, his most prized occupation was being a farmer. He took great pride in baling hay at whatever time of day was necessary to make the best bale. At times he was known to bale hay at 1 or 2 o’clock in the morning to provide his customers a good bale that was such a heavy bale that you could hardly put your hand through and it would not squat. Of his many strengths, one that many people valued was his ability to solve problems on the go. He seemed to pride himself in finding solutions to everyday problems in the farm and ranch business, which is what made him Jerry! The words “it can’t be done” were not in his vocabulary. Jerry was a man who exemplified an unbelievable work ethic and never missed an opportunity to use his quick wit to add a little laughter to any situation. He was a great father, great husband, a very good son, a very good grandfather, and a good friend to so many! Preceded in death by his wife Betsy Wilson, parents Glenn & Mildred Wilson, and sister Glenda Bond, Jerry was loved by so many and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Jerry left a long legacy of family in the Ranger, TX area. Jerry is survived by two brothers, Glynn Allan Wilson of Stephenville, and Jimmy Don Wilson of Ranger, a daughter Shelly Woods of Abilene, sons David Wilson and wife DawnAnn of Stephenville, Whit Wilson and wife Jammie of Neveda, and Mat Wilson and wife Jakki of Ranger, eight grandchildren, 8, soon to be 9 great grandchildren, and numerous extended family members. Visitation will be Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 5:00-7:00pm at Crosspoint Community Church, 221 N Oak, Ranger, TX. Service will be held Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:00 am at Bullock Cemetery, Ranger, TX.