(July 20, 1935 — June 5, 2025)
Jackie Robert Stepp, 89, went to be with his Lord on June 5, 2025, in Stephenville, Texas. He was surrounded by his three daughters, Janice, Connie and Tracy, who were loving on him and holding his hands. Jackie was born to Bessie and Ruben Stepp on July 20, 1935, in Claypool, OK. After completing high school, he married the love of his life, Thelma Pearl Bonham, on January 7, 1956, in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Together, they shared a beautiful life before she went to be with her Lord on June 3, 2013.
He was a deacon at the First Baptist Church of Haslet, he led the singing, taught Boys RA, and Sunday school. Because of Jack’s faith and walk with the Load he touched and changed many people’s lives over he’s 89 years.
Jack was the ranch manager at Hall-Nance Hereford Ranches in Haslet, Texas for twenty-two years. His reputation throughout the ranching community became well known. This is where he raised his girls and taught them many life lessons. From there he moved his family to Justin, Texas where he managed Bingham Limousin Ranch and began showing cattle on a national level. During his time there, he raised many champions. Thought out his long cattle career, he also managed M & L Limousin Ranch in Era, Texas.
Jack and Thelma moved to Stephenville, Texas to retire, where he continued his love for cattle and was caring for cattle at Aces Wild Ranch up until his last few days. Everyone looked forward to Jack pulling into the ranch, to fill his feed truck, and get a bale of hay and there was always knowledge to be learned. Becoming a grandad was a highlight of Jack’s life – known as Papa Jack to all the kids who have ever known him.
He is survived by; daughters, Janice Stepp and John Rhodes, Connie and Bobby Randolph and Tracy Stepp and Jed Watje; brother Ronnie King; grandchildren, Brandon and Lauren Logan, Jessica Logan, Lane and Ryan Hedeman, Trevor Hedeman, Dalton and Beulah Randolph, Belle Watje; great grandchildren, Kobi, Brandie, Ryli, Lyla, Randall Jack, Bobby, Rocker, Paysley, Truett; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Thelma; brothers, James Trout, Johnny Stepp, Dale King; sisters; Blue Eyes Hall, Willie (Bill) Greenroyd, Christine Bradshaw; and grandson, Randall Logan.
Service Information
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025, at the First Baptist Church of Justin. Burial will be in the Justin Cemetery at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held from 2 until 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the Morgan Mill Baptist Church.
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